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Cardinal Ladaria: Pastoral care, Church law are not in conflict in marriage cases
The cardinal spoke at a study day devoted to the 2001 instruction Potestas ecclesiae. Read more
Bishop urges prayer, fasting in response to blessings of same-sex couples in Germany
In response to a planned day of blessings for same-sex partners in Germany, the Bishop of San Sebastián on Wednesday... Read more
Viennese cardinal displeased by Vatican 'no' to same-sex blessings
Christoph Cardinal Schönborn has declared he was “not happy with the explanation of the Congregation of the Doctrine of the... Read more
Cardinal Farrell: Blessings are for marriage, but Church’s pastoral life is for all
The Church’s pastoral life is open to all people, but blessings are reserved for couples who are married according to... Read more
Japanese district court: Failure to recognize same-sex marriage is unconstitutional
A district court in Japan has ruled that the government’s failure to acknowledge same-sex marriage is a violation of the... Read more
International Catholic project launched to promote ‘truth of love’ to 21st-century world
An international group of Catholic academics has launched an ambitious new project to proclaim the “truth of love” to 21st-century... Read more
Nevada voters repeal constitutional definition of marriage
Voters in Nevada on Tuesday repealed a 2002 measure that defined marriage in the state constitution as a union of... Read more
Sex ed on the ballot in Washington, definition of marriage in Nevada
Washington state voters have a chance to reject a new “comprehensive” sex education law this Election Day, and the state’s... Read more
Korean bishops back anti-discrimination law, with caveats
A South Korean bill banning discrimination across 26 different categories has hesitant support from the Catholic bishops of the country,... Read more
How to foster a happy marriage? Catholic online summit to promote community
A Catholic marriage ministry will host a virtual retreat this month to help couples experience joy in their marriage, especially... Read more
Costa Rican bishop disappointed in legalization of gay marriage
A Costa Rican bishop has warned that although same-sex marriage has been legalized in the country, the Catholic Church will... Read more
Theologians say there is ‘doubt’ of sacramentality in marriages between ‘baptized non-believers’
The International Theological Commission this week published a study into the question of whether two “baptized non-believers” can contract sacramental... Read more
More wives, fewer penalties? Utah debates partial decriminalization of polygamy
The Utah Senate will consider a bill that would partially decriminalize polygamy after a state senate committee passed it unanimously,... Read more
National Marriage Week highlights 'special grace' of domestic Church
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops will once again observe National Marriage Week as part of the celebration of... Read more
Church of England maintains sex guidance, despite apologizing for it
The Church of England will not be withdrawing its recent pastoral guidance affirming that sex is reserved for married, heterosexual... Read more
Colo. suit: Law still threatens wedding professionals who oppose gay marriage
A Colorado web designer is challenging a state law she says could be enforced against her if she doesn’t create... Read more
Supreme Court of the Philippines rejects petition to legalize same-sex marriage
The Supreme Court of the Philippines has reiterated its dismissal of a petition to redefine marriage in the country to... Read more
Marriage enrichment initiative geared toward military couples
A global marriage ministry is launching a new initiative to provide resources, encouragement and enrichment opportunities for military couples in... Read more
Strong online boundaries make for the happiest relationships, study finds
Cutting ties with old flames, before the internet, used to be easy. Read more
Mentors are key in program to get civilly married couples back to Church
When Mary Rose Verret first welcomed Douglas and Elizabeth into her home, Douglas’ boots squished with the sewage he worked... Read more
