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Catholic Church in India launches website to help widows remarry
The Catholic Church in Kerala is hoping to help widows in India - who often suffer from social stigmas -... Read more
Despite the hype, non-monogamy is far from common, researcher says
On October 24, CBS published a 20-minute documentary following the lives of several different groups of people in polyamorous relationships,... Read more
Hong Kong court says redefining marriage is beyond its authority
A court in Hong Kong has ruled against the recognition of same-sex partnerships, upholding the government’s policy of not recognizing... Read more
Court orders Mexican Senate to take up pro-family constitutional amendment bill
A Mexican federal circuit court has ordered the country's Senate to consider a pro-family constitutional amendment bill filed more than... Read more
Marriage is 'colorblind' but not 'sex-blind', says Catholic author
After a wedding venue employee in Mississippi cited her Christian beliefs in refusing to host the wedding of a mixed-race... Read more
APA launches task force to reduce stigma of 'ethical' polyamorous relationships
People who practice consensual polygamy are the focus of a special task force recently launched by the American Psychological Association,... Read more
Ecuador march protests abortion, gay marriage
Tens of thousands took to the streets of Guayaquil, Ecuador on June 22 in support of life, marriage, conscience protections,... Read more
How the Church can better respond to the problem of domestic violence
This Sunday, in Catholic parishes across the country, one in four women sitting in the pews will have experienced severe... Read more
North Mexican state rejects attempt to redefine marriage
On Tuesday, the legislature in the state of Sinaloa in northern Mexico rejected a bill which sought to redefine marriage. Read more
'If you want to be happy for the rest of your life' - Study finds women of faith most satisfied in marriage
A new study examining the correlation between religion and marital happiness found that women who are part of a highly... Read more
Study shows marriage prep can drive down divorce
States that require some form of marriage preparation see lower rates of divorce, a new IFS study has shown. Read more
In a changed country, poor Americans miss the benefits of marriage most
Marriage has major benefits for children, adults, and society as a whole, said a marriage scholar this week, and the... Read more
Why aren’t Americans having sex? It’s complicated
A new survey by the University of Chicago has left researchers speculating about why American adults are having less sex... Read more
Pope Francis: Marriage and family have 'an essential mission'
On the Solemnity of the Annunciation, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of family and marriage for society, and called the... Read more
Study shows cohabiting relationships to be less stable than marriage
A new study found that in 11 countries across the globe, cohabiting couples have more doubts about their relationship lasting... Read more
Only half of US children are being raised by their married parents
One in two: that is the current number of children in the U.S. who are being raised by both their... Read more
Australian PM promises bill to protect against religious discrimination
Amid competing claims of religious freedom rights and LBGT rights, the Australian prime minister said Thursday the government will next... Read more
Can Americans today afford to have kids?
When Alicia Hernon realized she was pregnant with her eighth child, her first reaction was to start crying. Read more
Cost of raising children a major obstacle for US families, study finds
The overwhelming majority of U.S. families with children at home worry about paying their bills each month, and the cost... Read more
Taiwan voters reject same-sex marriage
The people of Taiwan voted against the recognition of same-sex marriage in a series of referendums last weekend, reinforcing the... Read more
