Roman divorce customs were changed by Christian authorities when the Catholic Church became the official religion of Rome. Christian leaders believed divorce was immoral and marriage should be indissoluble. Catholic scholars believed celibacy was a superior spiritual state to marriage and that it was better to be married than commit the sin of fornication. Early Christian doctrines had a strong influence on divorce laws throughout Europe. In the 4th Century, St. Augustine and others proposed … [Read more...]
Catholic Divorce in Texas
What's A Devout Catholic To Do? Much has been written about the many changes in the Catholic Church that have liberalized some aspects of church doctrine. But the church’s attitudes toward divorce have not changed appreciably. And the process for obtaining an annulment can be complicated. Familiarity with what is involved in obtaining a Catholic annulment and sharing that information with a Catholic client can be a great service. For the devout Catholic couple who can no longer live … [Read more...]
