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Marriage prep begins at home, Bishop Conley says
Preparation for the sacrament of Holy Matrimony begins with family life in the home long before a couple has met,... Read more
Bishop Tobin on divorce: Changes needed in approach, not teaching
The dilemma of divorced and remarried Catholics should prompt consideration of changes in the Church’s approach to annulments and the... Read more
No scandal here: How the 20 couples married by Pope Francis were legit
Pope Francis’ witnessing of marriages between Catholics who cohabited or who have had annulments is not a change, but is... Read more
Cleveland diocese ends annulment fees
In an effort to help more Catholics return to the practice of their faith, the Diocese of Cleveland, Ohio, will... Read more
Pope emphasizes 'indissolubility of Christian matrimony'
Pope Francis on April 25 stressed the need for bishops and priests to give a “consistent witness” to Christian moral... Read more
Doubts increase over Pope's alleged phone call on divorce
Media frenzy over an alleged phone call Pope Francis made to a divorced and remarried woman allowing her to receive... Read more
Walk with those who suffer failed marriages, Pope exhorts
In his daily homily Pope Francis reflected on the beauty of marriage, emphasizing that when it fails, we should not... Read more
Pope: Marriage cannot be based simply on emotional satisfaction
Speaking to the Polish bishops last week, Pope Francis encouraged a stronger understanding of marriage, accompanied by a merciful attitude... Read more
The Church is not ours but Christ's, Austrian bishop stresses
As part of an “ad limina” visit to Rome last week, Austrian Bishop Andreas Laun said that although many seek... Read more
Archbishop Müller affirms doctrine, pastoral care for divorced
In a recent interview with Corriere della Sera, the Vatican's head official on doctrinal matters discussed the importance of personal... Read more
Respond to divorced Catholics with love, theologians urge
The Catholic Church must reach out to Catholics who are divorced and remarried to let them know they are welcome... Read more
Catholics continue to have lowest divorce rates, report finds
Recent studies on marriage show that while their rates of divorce are significant, U.S. Catholics are less likely to divorce... Read more
Pope's book shows desire to draw re-married persons to Christ
A recently translated book by Pope Francis exhibits a call for Catholics who have been divorced and are re-married to... Read more
Divorced should be embraced with kindness, priest underscores
An Italian priest who serves as a spiritual director for dozens of divorced Catholics in Rome said that the Church... Read more
