No Divorce? What About Abusive Marriages?

Dear Apologist, can a Catholic get divorced if her husband is abusive?  And what would her status in the Church afterward?

Current Events: Much Ado About Dubium...

Dear Apologist, I recently heard some controversy about a "Dubium" which was submitted to Pope Francis by four Cardinals.  Could you explain that to me?

Could Humans Marry Aliens?

A new Star Trek movie is out, granting everyone the chance to race around the galaxy with Captain Kirk and Spock. 

The first movie of the new continuity explored the marriage between Spock's parents.  Today I want to boldly go into a discussion of the nature of that union from the standpoint of Christian philosophy. 

Is it possible for humans and aliens to form a true marriage?

The Culture and Marriage - Where were we? Where are we? What now?

Ever since the Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act, it was only a matter of time before Anthony Kennedy decided every state in the union had to change its definition of marriage.  It was clear by his reasoning that the question regarding the nature of marriage itself was settled in his mind, and the only reason a person could disagree with him was some manner of irrational hatred or bigotry.

When the inevitable occurred, it was a moment of reflection. How did things happen so fast... or did they?  Who was to blame?  How much effort was spent supporting the natural-conjugal definition of marriage... and was it for nothing?

Now that chapter is over with the wave of a judge’s pen.  But those thoughts gave way to the next question… now what?

Short Answer: What is the Difference Between Divorce and Annulment?

Dear Apologist, what is the difference between divorce and annulment?