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Pope Francis: Men and women are different for a reason
The value and beauty of marriage, based on the complementarity of man and woman, is lamentably being challenged by “gender... Read more
African, European bishops' meeting promotes an authentic 'joy of the family'
A group of bishops from across Africa and Europe met last weekend pledging to redouble their efforts in favor of... Read more
Florist asks court to overturn mandatory gay marriage support
A florist has appealed to the Washington State Supreme Court to review court rulings that could cause her financial ruin... Read more
Love requires work – not just attraction or feelings, Pope tells couples
In his weekly general audience, Pope Francis said the process of engagement is essential for any couple on their way... Read more
Christian marriage – it's 'demanding but magnificent,' Pope says
In his audience closing out the Togolese bishops’ ad Limina visit to Rome, Pope Francis on Monday encouraged solid faith... Read more
Pope Francis on marriage: It's not about the dress or photos. It's about the mission.
Marriage is more than the wedding ceremony, the flowers, the dress, the photos, Pope Francis said in his weekly general... Read more
A crisis in the German church? Synod questionnaire would suggest so
The Synod of Bishops began receiving in April responses to a questionnaire that had been sent to dioceses the world... Read more
Will youth inevitably support same-sex marriage? These activists say nope
Marriage defense advocates of diverse ages and backgrounds rallied outside the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, calling for... Read more
Pope: Is the fear of failure causing young people to avoid marriage?
With the number of children raised in brokenness on the rise, young people view marriage as a path to failure... Read more
Scholars: No legal right to 'gay marriage' in Constitution
There is no legal right to “gay marriage” in the Constitution, legal experts asserted, and the Supreme Court should not... Read more
Religious leaders urge conscience protections in recognizing marriage
More than 30 U.S. religious leaders, including four Catholic bishops, have joined together to call on their country to preserve... Read more
Ireland's defense of marriage leaders speak up for mothers, fathers, children
Opponents of a referendum that would recognize “gay marriage” in Ireland face an uphill fight, but one commentator says they... Read more
Marriage march in DC expects diverse, wide-ranging support
People from a variety of faiths and backgrounds will unite in Washington, D.C., April 25 to uphold marriage as the... Read more
Anti-Cordileone ad misrepresents Catholicism, archdiocese says
A group of Catholics promoting a full-page advertisement asking Pope Francis to remove Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone don’t represent San Francisco... Read more
Getting married? Want to stay married? These Catholics can help
With Christian marriages facing obstacles from pornography and infidelity to self-centeredness and divorce, what are faithful Catholics to do? Read more
CNA exclusive poll: Americans agree – protect religious liberty
Religious freedom battles continue to take place in courtrooms around the country, but in the court of public opinion, religious... Read more
Bishops push for religious freedom protections in adoption, foster care
With increasing pressure on adoption and foster care agencies to act against their religious beliefs, the U.S. bishops are pushing... Read more
Big business overreach? Corporations push Supreme Court to legalize 'gay marriage'
With the Supreme Court set to rule on a potentially far-reaching marriage case this summer, several hundred corporations are pushing... Read more
Is there a 'roadmap to happiness' in marriage? New video series says yes
With the family in the spotlight ahead of the Church’s upcoming Synod in October, one video initiative is confronting today's... Read more
A UK bishop's plea: speak up on marriage before it's too late
Inside a small English church dedicated to St. Columba, a congregation of Catholics gathered, sitting in the midst of 2,500... Read more
