Can a couple who is infertile still get married within the Catholic Church?

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If two people who are infertile know that they’re infertile, can they still get married within the Catholic Church?

I have been told that the only reason for marriage, according to The Church, is for procreation. If a couple is not able to naturally procreate, then they are not allowed to get married, since one of the requirements for getting married is procreation.
 
These links should help you understand the Catholic Church’s teaching about marriages where one or both of the spouses are infertile, advanced in age, impotent. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please contact Catholic Answers directly.
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