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Divorced Catholics are welcome by the Catholic Church

Pope Francis is happy to make something clear: people who divorce and remarry in a civil marriage are not excommunicated. This simply means that they can still receive Communion during Mass. The couple should be encouraged to attend Mass and bring their family.

Pope Francis addressed this question on Wednesday, August 5 in his talks. Children are the most important concern to Pope Francis. He realizes that divorce happens and being raised in a home that has constant arguing isn't a good thing to children. Pope Francis acknowledged that divorce isn't a thing to do for trivial reasons and ultimately needs to be the last option. However, if a divorce happens, and remarriage occurs civilly, they need to be welcomed in church.

Pope Francis explained that the Catholic Church should be seen as a mother. Mothers see the best in someone no matter the circumstances. A mother loves unconditionally and will not turn their child away because of mistakes. Mothers are quick to forgive and guide to a path of happiness.

Pope Francis wants children to be involved in a Church and following a holy life. He believes that attending Mass, serving the poor, listening to the word of God, working for peace and justice are essential.

Quoting his apostolic exhortation, “The Joy of the Gospel,” Pope Francis told those gathered for the audience, “The church is called to be the house of the Father, with doors always wide open … Everyone can share in some way in the life of the church; everyone can be part of the community.”

http://www.cnn.com/2015/08/05/world/pope-divorced-catholics/


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