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Catechism of the Catholic Church

Paragraph 1645

"The unity of marriage, distinctly recognized by our Lord, is made clear in the equal personal dignity which must be accorded to man and wife in mutual and unreserved affection." Polygamy is contrary to conjugal love which is undivided and exclusive. (369)

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Magisterial citations

  • Familiaris Consortio·§19
  • Gaudium et Spes·§49

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