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Researcher questions data in same-sex parenting study
A study claiming better wellbeing among children of same-sex couples was based on data that merits “healthy scepticism” due to... Read more
Show joy of Christian family life, Denver archbishop teaches
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver has published a pastoral letter calling on Catholics to live their faith in their... Read more
Vatican releases outline for October synod on the family
Divided into three parts, the Vatican's newly released outline that will drive discussion during the upcoming synod touches on the... Read more
Vatican upholds nature, importance of family in UN session
During the 26th Session of the U.N.’s Human Rights Council, Archbishop Silvano Tomasi affirmed that the family nourished by the... Read more
Pope encourages priests to work in joy, brotherhood
During his one day his visit to Italian town Cassano all'Jonio, Pope Francis met with the priests of the diocese,... Read more
Archbishop Kurtz: Synod to draw on 'richness' of global Church
The president of the U.S. bishops' conference said that this autumn's synod on the family will reflect the cares and... Read more
World Meeting of Families shows man's destiny is love, official says
The president of the Pontifical Council for the Family urged the U.S. bishops to help share the message that the... Read more
Academic institute carries forward JPII's vision of marriage, family
Pope John Paul II's enthusiasm for the vocation of marriage and family life is being carried forward today through an... Read more
Colo. parish looks to John Paul II in family-focused initiative
Blessed John Paul II’s life and teachings on family and marriage are still bearing fruit, say members of one Colorado... Read more
Archbishop underscores beauty, joy of family life
At the official presentation of the upcoming World Day of Families in Rome, Archbishop Charles Chaput spoke of the importance... Read more
Cardinals' meetings focus concern on marriage, family
In a series of closed-door meetings this week, cardinals from around the world expressed a common care and concern for... Read more
Cardinal tells consistory to proclaim 'gospel of the family'
Cardinal Walter Kasper addressed the Extraordinary Consistory on the Family Thursday morning about how to rediscover and proclaim the “gospel... Read more
Pope Francis urges cardinals to reflect deeply on family life
Pope Francis met briefly this morning with cardinals who had gathered for a meeting to reflect on the theme of... Read more
Pope prays for upcoming Synod of Bishops
In his Angelus address given on the feast of the Holy Family, Pope Francis prayed especially for the approaching Synod... Read more
Vatican releases preparatory document for synod on family
At a press conference Tuesday, the Vatican released the official preparatory document on the upcoming synod of bishops on the... Read more
Sacraments are not mere 'decorations,' insists Pope
Pope Francis met with families from around the world today in a celebration of the joy of family life, telling... Read more
Synod on family can help renew marriage, English bishop says
Next year’s synod on the family and evangelization is a chance to renew family life and the Catholic vision of... Read more
Thank your family, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis on Sunday preached about the importance of gratitude and thankfulness for the Christian community and for family life. Read more
Next bishops' synod to explore pastoral care of family
The Holy See press office has announced the date and theme of the upcoming Synod of Bishops, which is slated... Read more
Seminar at UN to push for pro-life, pro-family development efforts
A U.S. religious liberty group and a Mexican development organization are holding a seminar at the United Nations to advocate... Read more
