Marriage
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Human rights court: Europe cannot be forced to redefine marriage
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
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
Catholic teaching on divorce and remarriage is “not open to change” as it is faithful to Jesus but the Church... Read more
Show joy of Christian family life, Denver archbishop teaches
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver has published a pastoral letter calling on Catholics to live their faith in their... Read more
Boulder defies Colo. law with 'gay marriage' licenses
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
IRS ordered to pay $50,000 to marriage defense group
A federal court has ordered the IRS to pay $50,000 to the National Organization for Marriage due to the leak... Read more
Archbishop Kurtz: Synod to draw on 'richness' of global Church
The president of the U.S. bishops' conference said that this autumn's synod on the family will reflect the cares and... Read more
Pro-marriage culture reduces inequality, professor says
Church support for marriage among poor and middle class Americans can play a key role in combating income inequality and... Read more
Archbishop Cordileone counters March for Marriage critics
San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone has rejected California politicians’ criticism of the March for Marriage, stressing his duty to teach... Read more
Teaching on marriage a matter of Gospel witness, archbishop says
Thanking his brother bishops for their work in supporting marriage around the United States, Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone stressed the... Read more
Wis. bishop: Redefining marriage has domino effect on family
Bishop Robert C. Morlino of Madison said he was “deeply saddened” by a federal ruling that Wisconsin law must recognize... 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
Archdiocese of Philadelphia urges support of March for Marriage
In defense of the dignity of marriage, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has announced its participation in the second annual March... Read more
Bishop: Preserving marriage is integral part of civic responsibility
In response to continuing efforts to redefine marriage, Bishop Paul Loverde of Arlington, Va., urged action to protect the union... Read more
Marriage requires love that imitates Christ, Pope says
In his June 2 homily, Pope Francis addressed married couples in the Vatican, pointing to fidelity, perseverance, and fruitfulness as... Read more
Federal judges order 'gay marriage' in Pennsylvania, Oregon
Following judicial decisions ordering Pennsylvania and Oregon to recognize “gay marriage,” critics said that such decisions damage society and ignore... Read more
Bishops' synod head: October meeting not solely about divorce
Cardinal Lorenzo Baldisseri, secretary general of the Synod of Bishops, has emphasized that the next synod will not be focused... Read more
Legal groups offer free analysis in wake of Mozilla head's resignation
After the resignation of a Silicon Valley CEO following an uproar over his defense of marriage, two firms are providing... Read more
Archbishop Aquila: teaching on marriage must be rooted in Christ
As the Synod of Bishops on the Family draws closer, Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver has offered a reflection for... Read more
Academic institute carries forward JPII's vision of marriage, family
Pope John Paul II's enthusiasm for the vocation of marriage and family life is being carried forward today through an... Read more
