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In rare move, Pope Francis to publicly celebrate 20 marriages
The Vatican has released the schedule of Pope Francis' main liturgical celebrations for the month of September, during which he... Read more
Catholic couple marks 25th wedding anniversary at Rimini Meeting
An Italian couple celebrating their 25th anniversary of marriage by volunteering at the Rimini Meeting, a major Catholic event, aimed... Read more
Supreme Court halts marriage redefinition in Virginia
The U.S. Supreme Court put a hold on same-sex “marriage” licenses in Virginia on Wednesday after a federal appeals court... Read more
Marriage's indissolubility a dogma, cardinal clarifies
In a book-length interview, Cardinal Gerhard Mueller has underscored that the indissolubility of the marriage is no mere doctrine, but... Read more
Working-class marriage rate hurt by weak church efforts
A “national retreat” from marriage could worsen social divides between the married and unmarried and plummeting rates are partly due... Read more
Rubio: Economic health tied to morality, community
A strong national economy requires strong families, supported by both government and the broader community, said Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.)... Read more
Federal judge strikes down Colo. marriage defense amendment
A federal judge ruled Wednesday against Colorado’s marriage defense amendment, leading the state attorney general to say the case will... Read more
Bishops: Practicing religion in public is not discrimination
Americans must be free to practice their faith in the public square – including business decisions – without being viewed... Read more
Human rights court: Europe cannot be forced to redefine marriage
The European Court of Human Rights ruled that the refusal to recognize same-sex “marriages” does not violate the European Convention... Read more
Video showing marriage of young man with cancer goes viral
Millions of viewers around the world have watched a YouTube video showing the determination of a young man in the... Read more
Toronto cardinal: Catholic teaching on divorce not changing
Catholic teaching on divorce and remarriage is “not open to change” as it is faithful to Jesus but the Church... 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
Boulder defies Colo. law with 'gay marriage' licenses
A federal court’s ruling against Utah’s marriage amendment has triggered a controversy in Colorado, where the Boulder County Clerk’s office... Read more
IRS ordered to pay $50,000 to marriage defense group
A federal court has ordered the IRS to pay $50,000 to the National Organization for Marriage due to the leak... 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
Pro-marriage culture reduces inequality, professor says
Church support for marriage among poor and middle class Americans can play a key role in combating income inequality and... Read more
Archbishop Cordileone counters March for Marriage critics
San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone has rejected California politicians’ criticism of the March for Marriage, stressing his duty to teach... Read more
Teaching on marriage a matter of Gospel witness, archbishop says
Thanking his brother bishops for their work in supporting marriage around the United States, Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone stressed the... Read more
Wis. bishop: Redefining marriage has domino effect on family
Bishop Robert C. Morlino of Madison said he was “deeply saddened” by a federal ruling that Wisconsin law must recognize... Read more
Cleveland diocese ends annulment fees
In an effort to help more Catholics return to the practice of their faith, the Diocese of Cleveland, Ohio, will... Read more
