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Francis calls for 'permanent catechumenate' for married couples
Pope Francis has stressed the need for ongoing formation for couples, before and after marriage, saying that even the basic... Read more
Why nullity cases always include a defender of the bond
In the process of declaring the nullity of marriage there is a position of utmost importance which allows the judges... Read more
Pope tells bishops to have compassion on those with failed marriages
On Friday Pope Francis stopped by a formation course for bishops on the new marriage nullity process, telling attendees that... Read more
Updated: Most marriages today are invalid, Pope Francis suggests
Pope Francis said Thursday that the great majority of sacramental marriages today are not valid, because couples do not enter... Read more
In speech to Rota, Pope Francis shows annulment conditions aren't loosening
In his annual speech to the Holy See's main court on Friday, Pope Francis affirmed the indissolubility of marriage and... Read more
Cardinal Ruini reflects on the Magisterium's continuity
Cardinal Camillo Ruini, who was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Rome when Venerable Pius XII was Pope, emphasized... Read more
How might the new annulment process affect the Synod on the Family?
By reforming the process for discovering the nullity of marriage on Tuesday, mere weeks before the beginning of October's Synod... Read more
Vatican reform of annulment process will be presented tomorrow
The Holy See press office has announced that two motu proprio will be released on Tuesday, both of which concern... Read more
Pope to canon lawyers: Annulment process must be secure, prompt
In a speech delivered on Saturday to participants in a conference on how to handle causes of nullity, Pope Francis... Read more
For Pope Francis, faith is a criterion in investigating a marriage's validity
In investigating the validity of a marriage, ecclesial judges should consider whether the decision to marry was made in the... Read more
Annulment process is no business, Roman Rota official clarifies
Following a media frenzy around Pope Francis' request that the annulment process not be treated like a business, an official... Read more
