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'What is being proposed is not marriage' – Pope calls for defense of family
In an audience with members of an international Marian movement, Pope Francis warned that the sacrament of marriage has been... Read more
Church teaching on sexuality is simple, but not easy, priest says
When it comes to human sexuality, one of the predominant themes being discussed by participants at the Extraordinary Synod on... Read more
Here's why Church teaching on 'gay marriage' did not change today
The Catholic blogosphere exploded Monday after the Extraordinary Synod of Bishops released a document summarizing last week’s discussion. Read more
'Decisive' role of marriage in focus as Court declines cases
The Supreme Court’s decision not to review defense of marriage appeals by five states has been met with disappointment, along... Read more
Be frank, humble – Pope Francis tells bishops at synod launch
During the opening session for the extraordinary synod on the family, Pope Francis told participants not to be afraid of... Read more
We want Church truth on marriage, young Catholics say
It always bothered Grace Raun when she heard her college classmates saying “nobody waits anymore” for marriage, because she knew... Read more
True pastoral work never contradicts doctrine, cardinal stresses
As bishops from around the world prepare to discuss pastoral solutions to various challenges surrounding the family, German Cardinal Walter... Read more
Taking Gospel seriously on marriage is not 'rigid' – it's love
The editor of a high-profile book on marriage said that adhering to Christ’s Gospel teachings on divorce is not harsh... Read more
Leading US bishop: Synod to help faithful embrace Church teaching
The upcoming Synod on the Family is a chance to support and accompany Catholic families as they learn to appreciate... Read more
'There is no authentic and true pastoral care against doctrine'
Despite media expectations for the upcoming synod of bishops, Pope Francis will make his final decisions in his legitimate role... Read more
Cardinal Mueller: Do not remove challenges of Gospel
With the Synod on the Family just days away, the head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith... Read more
Family life requires love of God, say married synod participants
A Brazilian couple who will speak at the upcoming Synod on the Family at the Vatican said they hope to... Read more
Interview excerpts: Cardinal Kasper responds
On Sept. 29, the Argentine daily La Nacion published an interview with Cardinal Walter Kasper, who has drawn significant media... Read more
Spanish bishop: Pope says he will not change Communion rule
Amid widespread reports that Pope Francis might open the door to Communion for the divorced and civilly remarried, a Spanish... Read more
Cardinal Burke: Media hijacking Synod on the Family
Next month's Synod on the Family has undergone an attempted hijacking by some media sources, which are fueling expectations that... Read more
Vatican marriage commission could drop mandatory appeal for annulments
After it was announced that Pope Francis had appointed a commission to study a reform of the process of marriage... Read more
Vatican announces commission to streamline marriage process
Pope Francis will establish a commission to review the matrimonial process in canon law with the goal of simplifying the... Read more
Vatican sources deny that Pope is upset over cardinals' marriage book
Catholic Church sources have dismissed rumors that Pope Francis is annoyed by an Ignatius Press book critical of Cardinal Walter... Read more
Marriage prep begins at home, Bishop Conley says
Preparation for the sacrament of Holy Matrimony begins with family life in the home long before a couple has met,... Read more
No scandal here: How the 20 couples married by Pope Francis were legit
Pope Francis’ witnessing of marriages between Catholics who cohabited or who have had annulments is not a change, but is... Read more
