Papal Stirrings on intercommunion, Roman Catholic/Lutheran

Pope Francis recently gave a pastoral answer to a question from a woman who represented a Catholic/Lutheran marriage.  The issue was how to handle the pain of not being able officially to commune together at the same church.  The Pope essentially left the question open to one's conscience.  Personal disclosure, this is an issue close to my heart.  My wife is Roman Catholic, as are my children.  We regularly experience this pain of ruptured Christian fellowship at the Lord's Table.  We pray regularly for ecumenical reconciliation, especially on this point.