This topic has always confused me, and with the deplorable state marriage is in in this country, it is sometimes an unfortunately necessary to understand it all, and I was hoping someone could help me.
I know that a marriage between two Catholics is a Sacramental marriage and cannot ever be dissolved, save by the death of one of the spouses.
My understanding of a marriage between two baptized non-Catholics (e.g., two Protestants) is a Sacramental marriage, even if they don't believe in Sacraments, and it cannot ever be dissolved, save by the death of one of the spouses.
My understanding of a marriage between one baptized individual a one unbaptized individual is a non-sacramental, but merely natural marriage. This type of natural marriage can be dissolved by the pope via the Petrine privilege.
My understanding of a marriage between two unbaptized individuals is a non-sacramental, but merely natural marriage. This type of marriage can be dissolved by the pope via the Pauline privilege.
My understanding of a marriage that involves a divorced person, that has not been dissolved by the pope pursuant to one of the privileges or truly been annulled by the Church, is void, and the people involved are committing adultery.
My understanding of a marriage that involves one or two Catholics, that does not take place in the Church, is void, and the people involved are committing adultery.
I know that any type of ɧoɱosɛҳųαƖ marriage is absolutely void, and is a sin that cries to Heaven for vengeance.
If any of the above is incorrect, please correct me so that I can understand better.