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Is the era of the traditional family over in America? Survey suggests yes
A new Pew survey found that Americans are more concerned about their careers and friends than in having children. Read more
Maternity leave policies: How Catholic dioceses and organizations rank
Catholic dioceses across the U.S. were surveyed last year about their parental leave policies, showing that very few provide comprehensive... Read more
Off to WYD: Maryland family of 10 heads to Lisbon for special pilgrimage
The Love family, whose eight children range from ages 1–18, are heading to Portugal and will then visit holy sites... Read more
New Catholic ministry invites the whole family to grow in their faith and in community
Trinity House Community Groups offer families formation, fellowship, and the tools they need to better live out their faith and... Read more
Company announces ‘baby bonus’ for employees expecting or adopting a child
The CEO of PublicSq recently discussed the new decision to support families who work for the company. Read more
Vatican supports Catholic research to improve families and marriages
Pope Francis has backed a project aimed at enhancing interdisciplinary research at Catholic universities in the sphere of family, marriage,... Read more
Conjoined twins born, baptized, and confirmed before passing
Nicole and Austin LeBlanc, a Catholic couple from Michigan, chose to give their baby girls life and to share their... Read more
Spanish bishops lament there are families who oppose religious vocations of their children
The bishops published an annual message in anticipation of Holy Family Day under the theme “The family, cradle of the... Read more
Pope Francis travels to northern Italy to share a special meal with his cousins
The visit was the first time that Pope Francis had met with his 90-year-old second cousin since the start of... Read more
Pope Francis: Pornography is ‘a threat to public health’
Pope Francis also spoke about the challenges facing families today. Read more
Priests back bishop attacked in media for defending life and the family
Bishop Santiago Gómez Sierra encouraged Catholics to vote for those who share Christian values. Read more
Pope Francis: All countries should promote family-friendly policies
The pope was addressing members of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences. Read more
Pope Francis: Pray for peace in the family
“Please, each day, let us pray a little bit together, if you can make the effort, to ask God for... Read more
Senators mark 1st anniversary of declaration rejecting push to declare abortion an ‘international right’
The Geneva Consensus Declaration was signed by 32 countries on Oct. 22, 2020. Read more
What to do about Halloween? Catholic moms – and an exorcist – weigh in
As some Catholics see darker elements of some Halloween celebrations, parents often face similar dilemmas; what to do about Halloween? Read more
Fatima visionary predicted 'final battle' would be over marriage, family
Sister Lucia dos Santos, one of the three children who witnessed the Marian apparitions at Fatima, died in 2005. But... Read more
Pope Francis: A family that remains open to life builds history
“Dear friends, the family is alive if it finds itself united in prayer," the pope said in a message ahead... Read more
80 years ago St. Maximilian Kolbe gave his life in Auschwitz to save a father of a family
“Let us place all families of the world under the mantle of Mary, under the intercession of Maximilian Kolbe.’ Read more
International Catholic project launched to promote ‘truth of love’ to 21st-century world
An international group of Catholic academics has launched an ambitious new project to proclaim the “truth of love” to 21st-century... Read more
Consensus builds for family-centered coronavirus relief
As Congress considers another coronavirus relief package, members from both parties are highlighting the need to include assistance for working... Read more
