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Cardinal Kevin Farrell prepares to perform the Asperges before Mass at the World Meeting of Families in Dublin, Aug. 23, 2018.

For Cardinal Farrell, the best argument for the family is a lived witness

Aug 24, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

A lived witness of Christian marriage and family can be the best counter to secular scepticism about the value of... Read more

Cardinal Kevin Farell.

After Cardinal Farrell’s marriage prep remarks, some Catholics ask for clarity

Jul 6, 2018

By Ed Condon

Priests, theologians, and lay pastoral workers have responded to recent comments from a senior Vatican official, which suggested that priests... Read more

Cardinal Kevin Farell.

Cardinal Farrell again says priests have ‘no credibility’ for marriage prep

Jul 5, 2018

The Vatican official leading the Church’s office for laity, family, and life has said that priests do not have the... Read more

Cardinal Kevin Farrell, prefect of the Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life, speaks at a press conference at the Holy See Press Office, Jan. 25, 2018.

New statutes for Vatican laity, family, life office cement links with JPII Institute

May 8, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life published updated statutes Tuesday, reconfirming their connection with the re-formed Pontifical John... Read more

Cardinal Kevin Farrell, prefect of the Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life, speaks at a press conference at the Holy See Press Office, Jan. 25, 2018.

Vatican official hopes World Meeting of Families will promote family values

Jan 25, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

Cardinal Kevin Farrell is in charge of the World Meeting of Families being held in August, and he has said... Read more

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