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Couples at the Vatican wait to be blessed by Pope Francis on Oct. 16, 2013.

In rare move, Pope Francis to publicly celebrate 20 marriages

Sep 5, 2014

By Elise Harris

The Vatican has released the schedule of Pope Francis' main liturgical celebrations for the month of September, during which he... Read more

Mrs. Daniela Burgio (Back Center) and husband with three of their five children attend the Rimini Meeting, August 25, 2014.

Catholic couple marks 25th wedding anniversary at Rimini Meeting

Aug 28, 2014

By Andrea Gagliarducci

An Italian couple celebrating their 25th anniversary of marriage by volunteering at the Rimini Meeting, a major Catholic event, aimed... Read more

U.S. Supreme Court.

Supreme Court halts marriage redefinition in Virginia

Aug 21, 2014

By Matt Hadro

The U.S. Supreme Court put a hold on same-sex “marriage” licenses in Virginia on Wednesday after a federal appeals court... Read more

Cardinal Gerhard Mueller, prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, at the Vatican press office, July 5, 2013.

Marriage's indissolubility a dogma, cardinal clarifies

Aug 5, 2014

In a book-length interview, Cardinal Gerhard Mueller has underscored that the indissolubility of the marriage is no mere doctrine, but... Read more

Working-class marriage rate hurt by weak church efforts

Jul 30, 2014

By Kevin J. Jones

A “national retreat” from marriage could worsen social divides between the married and unmarried and plummeting rates are partly due... Read more

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) speaks at Catholic University of America in Washington D.C. on July 22, 2014.

Rubio: Economic health tied to morality, community

Jul 25, 2014

By Adelaide Mena

A strong national economy requires strong families, supported by both government and the broader community, said Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.)... Read more

Wedding rings and Flowers by Alena Kratochvilova  (CC0 1.0).

Federal judge strikes down Colo. marriage defense amendment

Jul 24, 2014

A federal judge ruled Wednesday against Colorado’s marriage defense amendment, leading the state attorney general to say the case will... Read more

A group of Catholic faithful take part in a prayer vigil.

Bishops: Practicing religion in public is not discrimination

Jul 19, 2014

Americans must be free to practice their faith in the public square – including business decisions – without being viewed... Read more

Wedding Rings.

Human rights court: Europe cannot be forced to redefine marriage

Jul 18, 2014

By Adelaide Mena

The European Court of Human Rights ruled that the refusal to recognize same-sex “marriages” does not violate the European Convention... Read more

Video showing marriage of young man with cancer goes viral

Jul 3, 2014

Millions of viewers around the world have watched a YouTube video showing the determination of a young man in the... Read more

Toronto cardinal: Catholic teaching on divorce not changing

Jul 1, 2014

Catholic teaching on divorce and remarriage is “not open to change” as it is faithful to Jesus but the Church... Read more

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila celebrates Mass for the 20th annniversary of the Denver WYD Aug 15, 2013.

Show joy of Christian family life, Denver archbishop teaches

Jul 1, 2014

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver has published a pastoral letter calling on Catholics to live their faith in their... Read more

Boulder County Clerk and Recorder.

Boulder defies Colo. law with 'gay marriage' licenses

Jun 28, 2014

A federal court’s ruling against Utah’s marriage amendment has triggered a controversy in Colorado, where the Boulder County Clerk’s office... Read more

National Organization for Marriage rally against same-sex marriage July 28, 2010, in St. Paul, Minnesota.

IRS ordered to pay $50,000 to marriage defense group

Jun 26, 2014

A federal court has ordered the IRS to pay $50,000 to the National Organization for Marriage due to the leak... Read more

Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville takes part in a press conference at the USCCB's Fall General Assembly in Baltimore on Nov. 12, 2013.

Archbishop Kurtz: Synod to draw on 'richness' of global Church

Jun 19, 2014

By Carl Bunderson

The president of the U.S. bishops' conference said that this autumn's synod on the family will reflect the cares and... Read more

Hands Together, by Vera Kratochvil.

Pro-marriage culture reduces inequality, professor says

Jun 18, 2014

Church support for marriage among poor and middle class Americans can play a key role in combating income inequality and... Read more

Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone in Rome on June 28, 2013.

Archbishop Cordileone counters March for Marriage critics

Jun 17, 2014

San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone has rejected California politicians’ criticism of the March for Marriage, stressing his duty to teach... Read more

Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone of San Francisco addresses the USCCB's Fall General Assembly in Baltimore on Nov. 11, 2013.

Teaching on marriage a matter of Gospel witness, archbishop says

Jun 14, 2014

Thanking his brother bishops for their work in supporting marriage around the United States, Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone stressed the... Read more

Wedding rings and Flowers by Alena Kratochvilova  (CC0 1.0).

Wis. bishop: Redefining marriage has domino effect on family

Jun 10, 2014

Bishop Robert C. Morlino of Madison said he was “deeply saddened” by a federal ruling that Wisconsin law must recognize... Read more

Photo by George Hodan (CC0 1.0).

Cleveland diocese ends annulment fees

Jun 9, 2014

In an effort to help more Catholics return to the practice of their faith, the Diocese of Cleveland, Ohio, will... Read more