When money no longer talks

Vatican reverses annulment of Joseph Kennedy's first marriage years later" (Candada.com, June 21, 1007):

BOSTON (AP) - The Vatican reversed the annulment of former representative Joseph Kennedy II's first marriage, a union that had lasted 12 years and produced two sons.

Sheila Rauch on Wednesday confirmed a report on Time magazine's website that her appeal of the annulment to Rome has succeeded. "I'm very grateful that the marriage was validated," she told The Associated Press.

Of related interest:

• "A Kennedy Scorned" (Man with Black Hat, June 20, 2007)
• "Abandoned Wives look to Vatican for Help" (Catholic Online, June 20, 2007).

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