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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
Archdiocese of Philadelphia urges support of March for Marriage
In defense of the dignity of marriage, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has announced its participation in the second annual March... Read more
Bishop: Preserving marriage is integral part of civic responsibility
In response to continuing efforts to redefine marriage, Bishop Paul Loverde of Arlington, Va., urged action to protect the union... Read more
Marriage requires love that imitates Christ, Pope says
In his June 2 homily, Pope Francis addressed married couples in the Vatican, pointing to fidelity, perseverance, and fruitfulness as... Read more
Federal judges order 'gay marriage' in Pennsylvania, Oregon
Following judicial decisions ordering Pennsylvania and Oregon to recognize “gay marriage,” critics said that such decisions damage society and ignore... Read more
Bishops' synod head: October meeting not solely about divorce
Cardinal Lorenzo Baldisseri, secretary general of the Synod of Bishops, has emphasized that the next synod will not be focused... Read more
Legal groups offer free analysis in wake of Mozilla head's resignation
After the resignation of a Silicon Valley CEO following an uproar over his defense of marriage, two firms are providing... Read more
Archbishop Aquila: teaching on marriage must be rooted in Christ
As the Synod of Bishops on the Family draws closer, Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver has offered a reflection for... Read more
Academic institute carries forward JPII's vision of marriage, family
Pope John Paul II's enthusiasm for the vocation of marriage and family life is being carried forward today through an... Read more
Pope emphasizes 'indissolubility of Christian matrimony'
Pope Francis on April 25 stressed the need for bishops and priests to give a “consistent witness” to Christian moral... Read more
Bishops invited to support 2014 March for Marriage
Two U.S. bishops leading efforts to defend and promote marriage offered their support for this year’s national March for Marriage... Read more
Mozilla head's resignation over marriage stance sparks outcry
Critics slammed Web browser Firefox's announcement that CEO Brendan Eich resigned in wake of controversy surrounding his support of traditional... Read more
Cardinal Kasper's speech on marriage to be released as book
Cardinal Walter Kasper's Feb. 20 address on marriage to a group of cardinals, controversial for its comments on remarriage and... Read more
Catholic polls prompt call to educate on beauty of marriage
Although recent polls on Catholics supporting same-sex “marriage” are viewed as less disheartening than they appear, the results sparked a... Read more
Walk with those who suffer failed marriages, Pope exhorts
In his daily homily Pope Francis reflected on the beauty of marriage, emphasizing that when it fails, we should not... Read more
Archbishop Cordileone supports constitutional marriage amendment
The head of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ marriage defense efforts has offered his support to a suggested constitutional... Read more
Bill to protect state definitions of marriage introduced
Lawmakers in Washington, D.C., have introduced bills bolstering the ability of individual states to declare what they will and will... Read more
Court urged to not impose marriage redefinition in Italy
The legal group Alliance Defending Freedom is asking the European Court of Human Rights not to impose a redefinition of... Read more
Archbishop asks prayers for marriage, World Meeting of Families
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia encouraged prayers for married couples and families on Valentine’s Day, also requesting prayers for... Read more
National Marriage Week recognizes foundations of society
Catholics across the U.S. are joining in a celebration of National Marriage Week to promote the sacrament and vocation upon... Read more
