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Pope Francis speaks at the opening of the World Meeting of Families in the Vatican's Paul VI Hall, June 22, 2022.

Catholic marriage is a gift, not a formality, Pope Francis says at World Meeting of Families 2022 opening

Jun 22, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis said Wednesday that Catholic marriage is a gift, not just a formality or rule. Read more

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