Resumen:
The apostolic exhortation Amoris laetitia
and the 2014 and 2015 Synods have addressed the
situation of Catholics who enter into a civil marriage
following divorce. Greater involvement of such
faithful in the life of the Church has been proposed,
which raises the issue of whether they may serve in
church offices and ministries, such as participation
in pastoral councils, teaching religion in Catholic
schools or leading catechesis in parishes. The
concept of canonical suitability is analyzed in light
of the teachings of the Magisterium of the Church
and other general provisions; the second part of the
paper suggests different criteria in relation to clear
positions and other, less clear-cut situations.