Cardinal Christoph Schönborn of Vienna is among the synod’s leading proponents of more pastoral approaches to divorcees, cohabiting couples and those in same-sex unions. Here, he outlines his thinking and explains his approach to the issues of divorced and remarried Catholics Cardinal Christoph Schönborn: The problem is not that marriages fail – that has happened since the beginning of humanity. I have proposed for us in Vienna five steps to handle the situation of divorce and remarriage. The question of Communion, of the sacraments for divorced and remarried is for me the last question. The first question is how did you handle the conflict – Has there been an attempt at reconciliation? Have you still hatred in your heart for your spouse from wh