The idea that the Church needs an exhortation to explain why "fulfilling a moral duty towards innocent persons" is important is simply ludicrous.  Given that it has taken roughly 1700 years (since the imperial Church was founded) to get to this point, it really calls into question the moral compass of the centuries-old RCC.  For the hierarchs, was it ever about centering our lives around Christ's message?  Or has preservation of wealth, power and privilege always been the focal point?

Of course (once harsher penalties fell out of favor), this new "liberal" approach is not without imposing the requisite guilt attachment upon its faithful adherents:  "Coccopalmerio suggested that when it is possible for a remarried couple to abstain "without difficulty" from sex they should do so."  Seriously folks, you can't make this stuff up... when will the church stop vilifying normal and healthy human behavior?