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Vatican releases new guidelines on human dignity, ‘urgent’ need to form consciences
The 40-page pastoral framework document highlights the urgent need to respond to Pope Francis’ call “to solidarity and fraternal love... Read more
Pope Francis highlights hope for fifth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
Pope Francis has chosen “Blessed Are Those Who Have Not Lost Hope” as the theme for the fifth World Day... Read more
Pope Francis names U.S. Catholic marriage advocates as advisers to Vatican family dicastery
The Holy Father named Ryan and Mary Rose Verret of the marriage ministry Witness to Love as consultants to the... Read more
Pope adds married couples, Church movement reps to Vatican’s laity and family office
The Vatican announced the pope’s picks to the Dicastery for the Laity, Family, and Life on Nov. 25. Read more
Vatican supports Catholic research to improve families and marriages
Pope Francis has backed a project aimed at enhancing interdisciplinary research at Catholic universities in the sphere of family, marriage,... Read more
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: Laypeople are not guests in the Church
“The laity, and especially women, need to be more valued in their human and spiritual skills and gifts for the... Read more
Quebec cardinal: ‘We’re not managers, we’re not the boss’ of laypeople
The Catholic cardinal of Quebec said Tuesday that pastors are to be shepherds who help their people grow in a... Read more
Gender theory confusion shows need for papal encyclical, Dutch cardinal says
Extreme forms of gender theory have become so influential that a papal encyclical should address the topic, Dutch Cardinal Willem... Read more
What is the World Meeting of Families 2022? A CNA Explainer
The international gathering will be held in Rome on June 22-26. Read more
Vatican unveils schedule for the 2022 World Meeting of Families in June
The 10th World Meeting of Families will be held in Rome on June 22-26. Read more
Papal delegate to govern group co-founded by French Catholic mystic
The Foyers de Charité movement was founded by Marthe Robin and Father Georges Finet. Read more
Vatican announces launch of Catholic ‘global compact’ on the family
The project is part of the Amoris Laetitia Family Year. Read more
Vatican unveils official image of 2022 World Meeting of Families
The image was created by the Slovenian Jesuit Fr. Marko Ivan Rupnik. Read more
Pope Francis to elderly: The Church needs your prayers like ‘a deep breath’
The pope released a message ahead of the first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, Read more
Amoris laetitia webinar equips leaders to build up sacramental marriages in the Church
Organized by the Dicastery for Laity, Family, and Life, the four-day webinar centered on the question: "Where do we stand... Read more
Vatican imposes term limits for leaders of ecclesial movements to stop ‘violations and abuses’
The norms, signed by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, come into force on Sept. 11. Read more
Vatican asks dioceses to promote local World Youth Day celebrations
World Youth Day is celebrated annually at the diocesan level, as well as every few years at big international gatherings. Read more
Vatican offers online book for parents facing difficult prenatal diagnosis
The Vatican has published a free book online that can be a resource for parents facing a difficult or fatal... Read more
Pope Francis: Grandparents provide crucial link to faith in secularized societies
Grandparents can play a pivotal role in ensuring that the faith is passed on to their grandchildren in secularized societies,... Read more
