I should know much more about Catholicism than I do

[schmerica]

Dear people who have more religious knowledge than me,

Okay, so, Ray Vecchio has a living ex-wife. I am assuming that for as long as this is true, any relationship he has with another woman (or even, like, getting remarried outside the church) a) counts as adultery and b) so in that case -- comitting an ongoing sin you don't intend to stop -- he would not be able to confess and take communion? Or am I totally and completely off base here? Because, like I said, I would very much appreciate clarification from anyone less ignorant than I am.

Comments

[sage]

You're always allowed to confess, no matter what. But confession DOES NOT mean the priest has to offer forgiveness if you have no plans of stopping the sin. If he doesn't forgive you, you're not supposed to receive communion, but enforcement of that wouldn't be strict in a parish of thousands.

I tend to think Angie would've demanded an annulment so there wouldn't be an issue with her remarrying and raising kids in the church if she wanted to, but I don't remember if the show says anything to that effect.

[pearl-o.livejournal.com]

I am pretty sure they never say anything more specific than "ex-wife", ever.

Thanks!