Marriage
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What's in it for men? The benefits of getting married
While the phrase “ball and chain” is still sometimes tossed around by those who view marriage as a burden, a... Read more
Young US adults are not tying the knot, recent study shows
According to a recent study, wedding bells are not ringing for the majority of younger adults in the United States,... Read more
Senator: Extreme EEOC nominee puts religious liberty at risk
The Trump administration’s re-nomination of Chai Feldblum to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission puts religious liberty and marriage in danger... Read more
Portland archbishop celebrates marriage Mass after call for new family initiatives
On Saturday, Archbishop Alexander Sample of Portland, Oregon celebrated a Mass for marriage, after calling for new marriage initiatives in... Read more
Philippine bill would recognize Catholic annulments
The Philippines’ House of Representatives passed a bill that would legally recognize church-decreed declarations of nullity, or annulments. Read more
Pope to Rota: There is an 'urgent' need to form consciences on marriage
In a speech to the Roman Rota Monday, Pope Francis said there is a need to develop better means of... Read more
What's destroying some Catholic marriages? The answer may surprise you
Of the countless Catholic couples who have come through Father T.G. Morrow's office in Washington D.C. for marriage counseling, two... Read more
Love is in the air: Pope marries couple mid-flight during Chile visit
In his five years in office, Pope Francis has gained a reputation for embracing spontaneity. Today, he did it again... Read more
Who cheats? The demographics of faith and infidelity
Last week, Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens admitted to an extramarital affair with his former hairdresser, although he denied allegations that... Read more
Florida lawmakers consider mandatory ‘marriage prep’ guide
A bill presented to the Florida House of Representatives on Jan. 8 would require couples to review a state-published “Healthy... Read more
Pope Francis: The world needs stable families, relationships
In a speech to diplomats on Monday, Pope Francis said that the stability of the family is integral for the... Read more
The perfect Christmas gift: a wedding dress for a poor bride
A Catholic wedding planner has encouraged married women in Ecuador to “put a smile on the face of a poor... Read more
Marriage redefined in Australia despite religious freedom fears
A bill passed Thursday in Australia changed the legal definition of marriage from being between “a man and a women”... Read more
More than 100 couples get married in Paraguay cathedral
Over one hundred couples who had been living together but were not yet married celebrated their marriages in the Asuncion... Read more
Australian bishops: Don't let same-sex marriage limit religious freedom
Following a postal survey showing support for same-sex marriage, Australia’s Catholic bishops said that the nation’s laws need to protect... Read more
Archbishop Chaput to priests: defend marriage bond wherever you can
Priests must uphold the lifelong covenant of marriage as “a message of liberation, even when it’s difficult,” Archbishop Charles J.... Read more
Analysis: How Pope Francis defies stereotypes when it comes to the family
Last weekend, Pope Francis delivered a keynote speech to a major conference on the future of the European Union. Although... Read more
Georgetown students' commission votes not to sanction pro-marriage group
Georgetown University's Student Activities Commission voted Friday to maintain university funding for Love Saxa, a pro-marriage student group that had... Read more
Awaiting hearing, Georgetown pro-marriage group draws support from Catholic leaders
A pro-marriage student group at Georgetown University has drawn support from prominent Catholic scholars, after a student petition accused the... Read more
Georgetown pro-marriage group faces sanctions after students complain
A pro-marriage student group at Georgetown University is in danger of being defunded and barred from campus facilities, after fellow... Read more
