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How do you handle the presence of a restless child at Mass?
It’s essential to get Catholic children used to fulfilling the obligation to attend Mass weekly as well as on holy... Read more
Catholic fathers talk fatherhood, family values, and threats to the African family
Four fathers from three African countries share their experiences of fatherhood and what they’ve learned about being good dads. Read more
How one book is helping Catholic parents raise saints through the sleepless nights
Many new parents might not realize how having a baby can affect their spiritual lives. “The Prayer Book for Tired... Read more
US couple to share advice for Catholic family life at World Meeting of Families
The international gathering of Catholic families begins in Rome on June 22. Read more
How Latvia’s Christian churches use JPII’s natural law teaching to defend life and family
The archbishop of Riga, Latvia, spoke about the critical need for ecumenical cooperation. 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 announces his prayer intention for June 2022
The choice is fitting, since families from around the world will gather in Rome later this month for the World... Read more
Catholic diocese in India offers cash incentives, scholarships for couples with more children
The Eastern-rite Syro-Malabar Diocese of Palai in Kerala state said it will pay 1,500 rupees (about US$21) monthly to the... Read more
Vatican dicastery urges youngsters to share wisdom of elderly people facing Christmas alone
A Vatican dicastery launched a new campaign Friday urging young people to share wisdom gleaned from the elderly facing Christmas... Read more
Vatican dicastery launches ‘send a hug’ campaign for elderly isolated by pandemic
The Vatican Dicastery for Laity, Family, and Life launched a new campaign Monday urging young people to “send a hug”... Read more
Families are a radical witness to hope in modern society, Archbishop Gomez says
The Christian family must become a “radical” sign against a climate of despair and isolation Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los... Read more
How a 'messy family' can be a holy family
When Mike and Alicia Hernon started their podcast on marriage and family in 2015, they didn’t think anyone would listen,... Read more
Dublin prepares for 2018 World Meeting of Families
Just a little more than a year away, the Archdiocese of Dublin released a video Wednesday inviting families from around... Read more
