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When married by a judge Is the Catholic Church recognizes this and does a priest have to do it twice?

I was recently married in court and a friend said that as a Catholic, I am considered married in the Catholic church and still have to pass before a priest for my marriage recognized by the Catholic Church. also my husband is not Catholic. Related posts:
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If Existentence The Vatican recognizes the potential for foreigners, foreigners can go to heaven?

The Rev. Jose Gabriel Funes, the Jesuit director of the Vatican Observatory, says that the vastness of the universe means it is possible there could be other forms of life outside Earth, even intelligent.   However, the Catholic Church says that the only way to heaven is through Jesus Christ. Therefore, if Jesus never appeared where [...] Related posts:
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  3. If heaven is genderless why Mary is called Queen of Heaven / Mother of God by Catholics?