Pope Francis performed a surprise marriage – even to the couple – on the plane between Chile and Peru yesterday. In one way, a spontaneous moment; in another, a problem for the better marriage preparation and good order that bishops the world over are advocating to deal with the crisis of divorce.
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Thoughts on a mid-air papal marriage
Edward Peters, In Light of the Law
Friday, January 19, 2018