Marriage
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The perfect Christmas gift: a wedding dress for a poor bride
A Catholic wedding planner has encouraged married women in Ecuador to “put a smile on the face of a poor... Read more
Marriage redefined in Australia despite religious freedom fears
A bill passed Thursday in Australia changed the legal definition of marriage from being between “a man and a women”... Read more
More than 100 couples get married in Paraguay cathedral
Over one hundred couples who had been living together but were not yet married celebrated their marriages in the Asuncion... Read more
Australian bishops: Don't let same-sex marriage limit religious freedom
Following a postal survey showing support for same-sex marriage, Australia’s Catholic bishops said that the nation’s laws need to protect... Read more
Archbishop Chaput to priests: defend marriage bond wherever you can
Priests must uphold the lifelong covenant of marriage as “a message of liberation, even when it’s difficult,” Archbishop Charles J.... Read more
Analysis: How Pope Francis defies stereotypes when it comes to the family
Last weekend, Pope Francis delivered a keynote speech to a major conference on the future of the European Union. Although... Read more
Georgetown students' commission votes not to sanction pro-marriage group
Georgetown University's Student Activities Commission voted Friday to maintain university funding for Love Saxa, a pro-marriage student group that had... Read more
Awaiting hearing, Georgetown pro-marriage group draws support from Catholic leaders
A pro-marriage student group at Georgetown University has drawn support from prominent Catholic scholars, after a student petition accused the... Read more
Georgetown pro-marriage group faces sanctions after students complain
A pro-marriage student group at Georgetown University is in danger of being defunded and barred from campus facilities, after fellow... Read more
'Clarity and charity' – the keys to defending marriage in Australia
As Australians return their ballots for a poll that could aid the recognition of same-sex unions as marriages, the Archbishop... Read more
Questions and Answers on the 'filial correction'
Dr. Jacob Wood, an assistant professor of theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, offers answers on some frequently-asked-questions about... Read more
Pope Francis retools John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family
On Tuesday Pope Francis issued a new motu proprio changing the legal status of the John Paul II Institute for... Read more
Australian bishops call for month of prayer ahead of same-sex marriage vote
At the start of a voter survey being conducted on same-sex marriage in Australia, the country’s bishops have called for... Read more
Did this group lose its fundraising page because of its view on marriage?
A non-profit group dedicated to studying and explaining the effects of the sexual revolution claims that its ability to process... Read more
Argentine pastoral letter: 'Accompaniment' in marriage must be faithful
A pastoral letter on Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation Amoris laetitia by Bishop Pedro Daniel Martinez Perea of San Luis, Argentina... Read more
N. Ireland high court: No European right to 'gay marriage'
Northern Ireland’s High Court has rejected two legal challenges that sought to recognize same-sex unions as marriages, saying it is... Read more
Amid rising divorce rates, Malawi bishops hold marriage conference
Divorce rates in Malawi have increased in the past few years, leading the local Catholic Church to emphasize the importance... Read more
Fr. James Martin's LGBT book: Where it's strong, where it falls short
There’s been a lot of chatter about Fr. James Martin’s new book, “Building a Bridge: How the Catholic Church and... Read more
The bishops have spoken up on two very different issues – and now the Supreme Court will, too
As the Supreme Court wrapped up its latest term on Monday, it agreed to consider a major religious freedom case,... Read more
Romania takes step toward marriage defense amendment
Romania’s lower house of parliament has overwhelmingly approved a proposed constitutional amendment to define marriage as a union between one... Read more
