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Cardinal Eijk: Same-sex blessings undermine Church teaching on marriage, sexual ethics
The archbishop of Utrecht has urged that the Flemish bishops be asked to withdraw their statement introducing blessing ceremonies for... Read more
Cardinal Arinze explains why Belgian bishops can’t bless same-sex couples
The Belgian bishops’ introduction of blessing ceremonies for same-sex couples has drawn rebuke from the former head of the Vatican’s... Read more
Poland’s March for Life and Family draws 10,000 people
An estimated 10,000 people walked through the streets of Poland’s capital on Sunday to take part in the National March... Read more
Three Catholic dating tips in a society of 'swiping' and 'ghosting'
Dating in today’s world can be hard. We live in a society where “swiping right” and “ghosting” are a part... Read more
Taking time to ask, 'What is God's will?'
Discerning your vocation is about more than pursuing a celibate vocation alone, said Father Ryan O’Neill, director of vocations for... Read more
Fatima visionary predicted 'final battle' would be over marriage, family
Sister Lucia dos Santos, one of the three children who witnessed the Marian apparitions at Fatima, died in 2005. But... Read more
Pope Francis releases video message on the beauty of marriage
Pope Francis has asked people to pray throughout June for young people preparing for the life-long journey of marriage. Read more
Church says ‘all formalities completed’ before twice-divorced UK PM’s wedding at Catholic cathedral
Boris Johnson married Carrie Symonds at Westminster Cathedral on May 29. Read more
Cardinal Ladaria: Pastoral care, Church law are not in conflict in marriage cases
The cardinal spoke at a study day devoted to the 2001 instruction Potestas ecclesiae. Read more
Bishop urges prayer, fasting in response to blessings of same-sex couples in Germany
In response to a planned day of blessings for same-sex partners in Germany, the Bishop of San Sebastián on Wednesday... Read more
Viennese cardinal displeased by Vatican 'no' to same-sex blessings
Christoph Cardinal Schönborn has declared he was “not happy with the explanation of the Congregation of the Doctrine of the... Read more
Cardinal Farrell: Blessings are for marriage, but Church’s pastoral life is for all
The Church’s pastoral life is open to all people, but blessings are reserved for couples who are married according to... Read more
Japanese district court: Failure to recognize same-sex marriage is unconstitutional
A district court in Japan has ruled that the government’s failure to acknowledge same-sex marriage is a violation of the... Read more
International Catholic project launched to promote ‘truth of love’ to 21st-century world
An international group of Catholic academics has launched an ambitious new project to proclaim the “truth of love” to 21st-century... Read more
Nevada voters repeal constitutional definition of marriage
Voters in Nevada on Tuesday repealed a 2002 measure that defined marriage in the state constitution as a union of... Read more
Sex ed on the ballot in Washington, definition of marriage in Nevada
Washington state voters have a chance to reject a new “comprehensive” sex education law this Election Day, and the state’s... Read more
Korean bishops back anti-discrimination law, with caveats
A South Korean bill banning discrimination across 26 different categories has hesitant support from the Catholic bishops of the country,... Read more
How to foster a happy marriage? Catholic online summit to promote community
A Catholic marriage ministry will host a virtual retreat this month to help couples experience joy in their marriage, especially... Read more
Costa Rican bishop disappointed in legalization of gay marriage
A Costa Rican bishop has warned that although same-sex marriage has been legalized in the country, the Catholic Church will... Read more
Theologians say there is ‘doubt’ of sacramentality in marriages between ‘baptized non-believers’
The International Theological Commission this week published a study into the question of whether two “baptized non-believers” can contract sacramental... Read more
