Rather, I think the Pope is imitating Paul, who did make exceptions to the commonly revered Torah. In doing so, both Pope and Paul were imitating Jesus who, in his legal discussions with Pharisees, seems to have almost always favored a pragmatic approach to any issue. Jesus' rejection of divorce is so startling that it stands out as one of the most historically authentic saying of Jesus, but it was addressed to men, for only they had the power to divorce, and soon an exception was made in case of porneia. Like any text, its meaning derives from its context. There are no laws without exceptions, e.g. killing is condemned except in self-defense; stealing except to feed one's children.