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Fr. James Martin critiques 'homophobic' pastors at WMOF
Fr. James Martin, SJ addressed Thursday more than 1,000 people at the World Meeting of Families in Dublin. Read more
Family love teaches the world about God's love, says cardinal
Love in the family is the first step to teaching the world about the love of God, said Cardinal João... Read more
Cardinal Nichols: Marriage prep should make clear the nature of marriage
To couples seeking marriage, the Church needs both to be welcoming and to present a “clear vision” of the sacrament,... Read more
Archbishop Martin: Family is part of Church's 'good news' for the world
God’s plan for the family may sometimes feel countercultural, but it is nevertheless part of the Church’s “good news” for... Read more
The Holy Family is a bright light in dark times, cardinal says
In the face of attacks on the family, the Church should strive to imitate the Holy Family, which shines through... Read more
Walking the 'Dublin Camino' at the World Meeting of Families
Participants in the World Meeting of Families have been invited to walk the “Dublin Camino,” a seven-church “Pilgrim Walk” throughout... Read more
Irish bishop: Church must be unafraid to engage difficult questions
Faced with daunting cultural challenges, the Church must engage in difficult discussions rather than seeking quick answers, said Bishop Donal... Read more
Francis hopes Ireland visit will bring unity, reconciliation
Pope Francis said in a video message to the Irish people Tuesday he hopes his visit will bring about unity... Read more
Pope likely to meet with abuse victims in Dublin
Pope Francis is likely to meet with victims of clerical sexual abuse later this week, a papal spokesman announced on... Read more
Wuerl cancels World Meeting of Families appearance
The Archbishop of Washington has cancelled his scheduled participation at the Church’s World Meeting of Families, which will be held... Read more
New pope emojis will mark Francis’ visit to Ireland
Twitter users will have access to special emojis commemorating Pope Francis’ visit to the Ireland later this month, the Irish... Read more
Dublin archdiocese seeks 4,000 Eucharistic ministers for papal Mass
With less than a month to go until Pope Francis visits Dublin for the World Meeting of Families, organizers are... Read more
Fr. James Martin to give keynote at World Meeting of Families
The World Meeting of Families being held in Dublin this August will include a presentation from American author Fr. James... Read more
Pope Francis will travel to Dublin Aug. 25-26 for family gathering
During his Wednesday general audience Pope Francis was presented with the official icon for the World Meeting of Families, announcing... Read more
Irish official warns against LGBT exclusion at World Meeting of Families
Ahead of the upcoming World Meeting of Families in Ireland this August, a government minister has warned that the event... Read more
Teen pleads guilty over plot to kill Pope during US visit
On Monday, 17 year-old Santos Colon of Lindenwold, New Jersey pleaded guilty to charges related to a plot to kill... Read more
Love must be core of family life, Pope says ahead of World Meeting of Families
Pope Francis issued a message ahead of the 2018 World Meeting of Families (WMOF), saying couples and families should root... Read more
Here's what the next World Meeting of Families will focus on
“The Gospel of family, joy for the world.” This is the theme for the 2018 World Meeting of Families in... Read more
The car Pope Francis used in Philly is up for auction
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia and World Meeting of Families have announced that they have a unique way to raise money... Read more
Families tell Pope Francis 'thank you' with a renewed commitment to marriage
In response to Pope Francis’ ongoing encouragement of marriage, an Ecuadorian lay woman has penned a simple thank you letter... Read more
