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Pope: Marriage cannot be based simply on emotional satisfaction
Speaking to the Polish bishops last week, Pope Francis encouraged a stronger understanding of marriage, accompanied by a merciful attitude... Read more
Bishop sees movement away from 'culture of death' in Europe
A series of recent pro-life and pro-marriage events show that Europe is reacting against the culture of death, said Bishop... Read more
Poll shows rise in belief that marriage is a religious institution
A new survey shows an increase in likely U.S. voters who see marriage as a religious institution, with a majority... Read more
Sinners, sex and NFP: My conversation with Simcha Fisher
“The Sinner's Guide to Natural Family Planning” has 95 percent five-star reviews on Amazon.com. Despite its growing popularity and critical... Read more
Cardinal Dolan: Church has been 'caricatured' as anti-gay
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York said he thinks the Catholic Church has been “out-marketed” in the public discussion... Read more
Croatians vote to protect marriage from redefinition
Croatian voters have approved an amendment to their country’s constitution that defines marriage as the union of a man and... Read more
Minnesota diocese to soon launch 'Year of Marriage'
In the wake of Minnesota legalizing same-sex marriage earlier in 2013, the Diocese of Crookston will begin a year dedicated... Read more
Archbishop highlights education to strengthen marriage
The U.S. bishops’ chairman on defense of marriage issues encouraged continued efforts to strengthen the institution of marriage, which is... Read more
Vatican intervenes to clarify marriage teaching in Germany
The head of the Vatican’s doctrine office has written to the archbishop emeritus of Freiburg im Breisgau, reaffirming that Catholics... Read more
Bishops extend initiative for life, marriage, religious liberty
The U.S. bishops have voted overwhelmingly to continue their “Call to Prayer” aimed at the promotion of life, marriage and... Read more
Sacraments are not mere 'decorations,' insists Pope
Pope Francis met with families from around the world today in a celebration of the joy of family life, telling... Read more
Catholics continue to have lowest divorce rates, report finds
Recent studies on marriage show that while their rates of divorce are significant, U.S. Catholics are less likely to divorce... Read more
Manhattan Declaration draws renewed commitment, prayers
Advocates of life, marriage and religious liberty united in New York on Wednesday to pray together and reaffirm their dedication... Read more
Bishops voice support for marriage, religious freedom bill
American bishops have praised a recent bill in the House of Representatives that would protect those who share the Church’s... Read more
Argentine bishop: weak faith life has caused marriage crisis
Archbishop Andres Stanovnik of Corrientes has said Argentines need to return to living their faith, because a weak faith life... Read more
Critics say Joseph Bottum's marriage essay could confuse Catholics
Critics of a recent essay rejecting continued political opposition to “gay marriage” warn that the author risks confusing Catholics and... Read more
Joseph Bottum claims fidelity to Church stance on marriage
Author Joseph Bottum says that while parts of his controversial article on Catholic responses to “gay marriage” may have been... Read more
Catholic blogger grateful for prayers following accident
A young Catholic blogger known for his defense of the faith in the public square is thankful for prayers and... Read more
Illinois cardinal defends marriage, decision to defund campaign
Cardinal Francis E. George of Chicago, Ill., is defending his decision to cease funding of an immigration organization after it... Read more
Cardinal O'Malley to youth: witness by building strong marriages
Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley of Boston encouraged thousands of pilgrims at a catechesis talk in Rio de Janeiro to choose... Read more
