Church annulment 'a matter of money and contacts'

In an interview with weekly newspaper Illum, Castaldi Paris praises the position adopted by Labour leader Joseph Muscat, who being in favour of divorce, "did not impose his own views on his MPs, the party, or the party’s supporters."

Castaldi Paris says that were he in that position, “I would have done the same. I agree with Joseph Muscat for saying so and for granting a free vote.”

During the interview, Castaldi Paris says that despite his personal stand against divorce, he concedes that those passing through difficult situations have a right to a new beginning.

He also criticises the Church directly: “From what I hear, obtaining an annulment from the Church is more an issue of money and contacts than anything else.”

Read more in Illum’s digital edition