Catholic Marriage
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Vatican preparing text for divorced and remarried couples, Cardinal Farrell says
The Dicastery for the Laity, Family, and Life will prepare the text at the request of Pope Francis. Read more
Pope Francis: Marriage is a lifelong union between a man and woman
Pope Francis on Friday reiterated the Church’s perennial teaching on marriage as a lifelong union between a man and a... Read more
Britney Spears clarifies she asked for a Catholic church wedding: ‘I don’t like being called a liar’
The American pop star has more to say about wanting to be married in a Catholic church. Read more
Britney Spears’ wedding: Who can get married in a Catholic church?
There are four main requirements to have a Catholic church wedding, a priest tells CNA. Read more
When is the right time to seek out Catholic marriage counseling?
“Do we need marriage counseling?” If you are asking the question, there’s a good chance that you would benefit from... Read more
First married couple to be beatified together featured at World Meeting of Families
Blessed Luigi and Maria Beltrame Quattrocchi are the official patrons of the 10th World Meeting of Families taking place in... Read more
Pope Francis says Catholic marriage preparation is a ‘duty of justice’ in text for dioceses
The pope wrote the preface of a new Vatican document for priests working with engaged couples. Read more
Priests back bishop attacked in media for defending life and the family
Bishop Santiago Gómez Sierra encouraged Catholics to vote for those who share Christian values. Read more
Married couples from across Europe pray at Marian shrine in Poland
One couple traveled from Odesa in war-torn southern Ukraine. Read more
Pope Francis urges Roman Rota to work with ‘synodal spirit’
The Rota is the Church’s highest court handling appeals of marriage annulment cases. Read more
Pope Francis: Pray for peace in the family
“Please, each day, let us pray a little bit together, if you can make the effort, to ask God for... Read more
Pope Francis encourages married couples to rely on Christ in letter for Feast of the Holy Family
“Families have always been in my thoughts and prayers, but especially so during the pandemic,” Pope Francis said. Read more
Military spouse 'virtual date night' video series launched on Veterans Day
To coincide with Veterans Day, a marriage ministry has launched a free “virtual date night” video series specifically for military... Read more
Pope Francis: Crisis in marriage is an ‘opportunity,’ not a ‘curse’
Pope Francis met members of the marriage ministry Retrouvaille, which helps struggling couples overcome difficulties in their relationship. Read more
CDF to hold study day on 2001 instruction for dissolution of marriage ‘in favorem fidei’
The dissolution of a marriage bond “in favorem fidei” (in favor of the faith) can be approved by the pope... Read more
'Discovering what's essential': Strengthening marriages during lockdown
Many Catholic parishes have closed during the pandemic, but one marriage renewal ministry is seeking to reopen the doors of... Read more
Lesotho PM murder case could have canon law consequences
Prime Minister Thomas Thabane has been charged with the murder of his estranged former wife. The trial could also have an canonical... Read more
Pope Francis: The Church seeks truth and healing for wounded marriages
Pope Francis said Saturday that the Church suffers with couples who are in a “wounded marriage,” and seeks their healing... Read more
Pope Francis denounces rise in anti-Semitism
Pope Francis denounced rising anti-Semitism Wednesday as an attitude that is inhumane and unchristian. Read more
Pope Francis: True love is found in fidelity
Unity and fidelity in a Christian marriage can offer an example of true love to the world, Pope Francis said... Read more
