Marriage
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40 percent of U.S. children born to unmarried parents, rate increasing worldwide
New data shows that an increasing number of babies worldwide are born to unmarried parents. Read more
Millennials staying married at a higher rate
Philip Cohen, a sociology professor at the University of Maryland, released an analysis Sept. 15 which drew on census data... Read more
In Romania, marriage referendum headed for national vote
A referendum on the definition of marriage appears headed for a national vote in Romania. The ballot measure, strongly support... Read more
Hospital wedding of terminally ill woman a powerful witness, priest says
The recent wedding of a young Brazilian woman with terminal cancer was a powerful witness to the sacrifice and permanence... Read more
Costa Rican bishops deplore ruling legalizing gay marriage
The Costa Rican Bishops' Conference lamented a ruling by the Constitutional Chamber of the nation's Supreme Court which mandated legal... Read more
How family structure affects the likelihood of child abuse
Amid a renewed public conversation about what can be done to keep children safe from abuse, studies show that unstable... Read more
Bishop: Marriage is for life, so choose wisely
A thriving and holy marriage depends on choosing a suitable spouse, having realistic expectations for the difficulties of marriage, and... Read more
Surprise! Pope Francis unexpectedly celebrates Vatican wedding
Pope Francis surprised wedding guests Saturday when he unexpectedly celebrated a marriage being held at a small chapel in the... Read more
More Americans are living together and having babies before they get married
While the average age of first marriages is higher than ever before, more Americans are cohabiting and having children outside... Read more
Christian law school loses religious freedom claim at Canadian Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of Canada ruled on Friday that law societies in the country could deny licensing to a proposed... Read more
The royal engagement: What Catholics should know
In 1936, when British King Edward VIII declared that he was intended to marry Wallis Simpson, he abdicated the throne. Read more
How a new Utah law is promoting marriage prep classes
Utah is encouraging its citizens to better prepare for marriage by discounting the cost of marriage licenses for couples who... Read more
Legalizing divorce would devastate families, warn Philippines bishops
As the Philippines considers legalizing divorce, the nation’s bishops are speaking out against the measure, warning that it would be... Read more
What's in it for men? The benefits of getting married
While the phrase “ball and chain” is still sometimes tossed around by those who view marriage as a burden, a... Read more
Young US adults are not tying the knot, recent study shows
According to a recent study, wedding bells are not ringing for the majority of younger adults in the United States,... Read more
Senator: Extreme EEOC nominee puts religious liberty at risk
The Trump administration’s re-nomination of Chai Feldblum to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission puts religious liberty and marriage in danger... Read more
Portland archbishop celebrates marriage Mass after call for new family initiatives
On Saturday, Archbishop Alexander Sample of Portland, Oregon celebrated a Mass for marriage, after calling for new marriage initiatives in... Read more
Philippine bill would recognize Catholic annulments
The Philippines’ House of Representatives passed a bill that would legally recognize church-decreed declarations of nullity, or annulments. Read more
Pope to Rota: There is an 'urgent' need to form consciences on marriage
In a speech to the Roman Rota Monday, Pope Francis said there is a need to develop better means of... Read more
What's destroying some Catholic marriages? The answer may surprise you
Of the countless Catholic couples who have come through Father T.G. Morrow's office in Washington D.C. for marriage counseling, two... Read more
