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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
Costly weddings could be crippling for new marriages
Noting the sharply increasing costs of weddings, marriage advocates have begun to urge couples to be less extravagant in their... Read more
A new civil rights ruling may create religious liberty problems
Both employers and employees who believe marriage is an institution between a man and a woman could be affected by... Read more
Pope Francis creates path for SSPX priests to celebrate marriages validly
On Tuesday Pope Francis approved a way for priests of the Society of St. Pius X to witness marriages validly,... Read more
Divorce numbers rise among older Americans, fall among younger couples
The divorce rate has doubled for Americans over age 50, and tripled among Americans over 65, a new survey shows. Read more
Why Catholic teaching on marriage matters for society
As Catholics continue to debate pastoral and doctrinal approaches to marriage, they should remember that the Catholic approach to marriage... Read more
Marriage prep should be more than just a few courses, Pope tells priests
On Saturday Pope Francis told a group of parish priests training on the new marriage annulment process to place strong... Read more
French court allows dating website to continue promoting affairs
A complaint brought by a Catholic group against a dating site that promotes extramarital affairs was thrown out by a... Read more
How the Church supports marriages – every step of the way
It’s Valentine’s Day, and in countries across the world, people are focused on love and marriage. But for the Catholic... Read more
Marriage is holy: A Swiss bishop publishes 9 points on 'Amoris laetitia'
Referring extensively to Pope Francis' writing in Amoris laetitia, a Swiss bishop on Thursday gave direction on how to implement... Read more
In Texas legislature, second thoughts about 'no-fault' divorce
Changes to divorce law are up for consideration in the Texas legislature, with supporters saying it is too easy to... Read more
Redefining marriage doesn't redefine birth certificates, court says
Children’s birth certificates must be linked to biological parentage, the Arkansas Supreme Court has said in a ruling that involved... Read more
Lawsuit defends filmmakers in following conscience on marriage
Owners of a video production company have filed suit against a Minnesota law they say could punish them if they... Read more
Pope tells bishops to have compassion on those with failed marriages
On Friday Pope Francis stopped by a formation course for bishops on the new marriage nullity process, telling attendees that... Read more
Theology and pastoral care 'go hand in hand', Pope tells JPII Institute
Doctrine and theological reflection are to be formed by its evangelizing purpose and by pastoral concerns, Pope Francis told the... Read more
Princeton event to highlight healthy marriages as foundation of society
As the contentious 2016 campaign season draws to a close, hundreds of university students are coming together to focus on... Read more
US bishops say Amoris Laetitia is deeper than 'myopic' commentaries
The United States bishops have said that Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation on love in the family, Amoris laetitia, was well-received... Read more
