Chapter — 1917 Code of Canon Law

Chapter XII: Of Second Nuptials

Superseded as law in 1983 — read why this Code still matters. Each canon links to its 1983 counterpart.

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Can. 1142.

Although chaste widowhood is more honorable, nevertheless second and further nuptials are valid and licit, with the prescription of can. 1069, Sec. 2 remaining firm.

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Can. 1143.

A woman to whom the solemn blessing has once been given cannot receive it again in subsequent nuptials.

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