Marriage
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Breaking: Supreme Court redefines marriage throughout US (Updated)
In a wide-reaching decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has declared that same-sex “marriage” is a constitutional right and that states... Read more
Ahead of Supreme Court marriage decision, states act to protect religious freedom
As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to deliver a ruling that could lead to sweeping changes in the definition of... Read more
Married couples to Catholic Church: Give us clear, positive teaching on marriage
Alice Heinzen was with her dad and siblings on a ski trip when she froze on top of what looked... Read more
Pope Francis to parents: Do you believe in the beauty of love?
In an address on Sunday, Pope Francis asked parents if they believed in the beauty of the love God gives... Read more
Cardinal: Divorced, remarried Catholics need support for conversion, not changes on Communion
Catholics who have divorced and remarried need help for the “difficult climb” of conversion and spiritual growth, not a change... Read more
How to get millennials to marry? Start by sharing your story
While it may be the middle of “wedding season,” the warm months between spring and fall when many couples choose... Read more
Pope Francis: Men and women are different for a reason
The value and beauty of marriage, based on the complementarity of man and woman, is lamentably being challenged by “gender... Read more
African, European bishops' meeting promotes an authentic 'joy of the family'
A group of bishops from across Africa and Europe met last weekend pledging to redouble their efforts in favor of... Read more
Florist asks court to overturn mandatory gay marriage support
A florist has appealed to the Washington State Supreme Court to review court rulings that could cause her financial ruin... Read more
Love requires work – not just attraction or feelings, Pope tells couples
In his weekly general audience, Pope Francis said the process of engagement is essential for any couple on their way... Read more
Christian marriage – it's 'demanding but magnificent,' Pope says
In his audience closing out the Togolese bishops’ ad Limina visit to Rome, Pope Francis on Monday encouraged solid faith... Read more
Pope Francis on marriage: It's not about the dress or photos. It's about the mission.
Marriage is more than the wedding ceremony, the flowers, the dress, the photos, Pope Francis said in his weekly general... Read more
A crisis in the German church? Synod questionnaire would suggest so
The Synod of Bishops began receiving in April responses to a questionnaire that had been sent to dioceses the world... Read more
Will youth inevitably support same-sex marriage? These activists say nope
Marriage defense advocates of diverse ages and backgrounds rallied outside the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, calling for... Read more
Pope: Is the fear of failure causing young people to avoid marriage?
With the number of children raised in brokenness on the rise, young people view marriage as a path to failure... Read more
Scholars: No legal right to 'gay marriage' in Constitution
There is no legal right to “gay marriage” in the Constitution, legal experts asserted, and the Supreme Court should not... Read more
Religious leaders urge conscience protections in recognizing marriage
More than 30 U.S. religious leaders, including four Catholic bishops, have joined together to call on their country to preserve... Read more
Ireland's defense of marriage leaders speak up for mothers, fathers, children
Opponents of a referendum that would recognize “gay marriage” in Ireland face an uphill fight, but one commentator says they... Read more
Marriage march in DC expects diverse, wide-ranging support
People from a variety of faiths and backgrounds will unite in Washington, D.C., April 25 to uphold marriage as the... Read more
Anti-Cordileone ad misrepresents Catholicism, archdiocese says
A group of Catholics promoting a full-page advertisement asking Pope Francis to remove Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone don’t represent San Francisco... Read more
