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Philippine bill would recognize Catholic annulments

Jan 31, 2018

The Philippines’ House of Representatives passed a bill that would legally recognize church-decreed declarations of nullity, or annulments.  Read more

Pope Francis meets with members of the Roman Rota.

Pope to Rota: There is an 'urgent' need to form consciences on marriage

Jan 29, 2018

By Elise Harris

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

Jan 26, 2018

By Kate Veik

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

Pope Francis marries flight attendants Paula Podest and Carlos Ciuffardi during his flight from Santiago to Iquique Jan. 18, 2018.

Love is in the air: Pope marries couple mid-flight during Chile visit

Jan 18, 2018

By Elise Harris

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

Jan 17, 2018

By Mary Farrow

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

Jan 16, 2018

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 addresses members of the Diplomatic Corp Jan. 8, 2018.

Pope Francis: The world needs stable families, relationships

Jan 8, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

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

Dec 28, 2017

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

Dec 7, 2017

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

Nov 21, 2017

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

Nov 15, 2017

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

Nov 8, 2017

By Kevin J. Jones

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

Nov 3, 2017

By Elise Harris

Last weekend, Pope Francis delivered a keynote speech to a major conference on the future of the European Union. Although... Read more

Georgetown University.

Georgetown students' commission votes not to sanction pro-marriage group

Nov 3, 2017

By Carl Bunderson

Georgetown University's Student Activities Commission voted Friday to maintain university funding for Love Saxa, a pro-marriage student group that had... Read more

Fr. James Martin, Wikimedia CC 4.0 / Professor Robert George, Wikimedia CC 2.0.

Awaiting hearing, Georgetown pro-marriage group draws support from Catholic leaders

Oct 26, 2017

A pro-marriage student group at Georgetown University has drawn support from prominent Catholic scholars, after a student petition accused the... Read more

Georgetown University.

Georgetown pro-marriage group faces sanctions after students complain

Oct 20, 2017

A pro-marriage student group at Georgetown University is in danger of being defunded and barred from campus facilities, after fellow... Read more

'Clarity and charity' – the keys to defending marriage in Australia

Oct 16, 2017

As Australians return their ballots for a poll that could aid the recognition of same-sex unions as marriages, the Archbishop... Read more

Pope Francis at the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square on June 17, 2015.

Questions and Answers on the 'filial correction'

Sep 29, 2017

Dr. Jacob Wood, an assistant professor of theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, offers answers on some frequently-asked-questions about... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during his general audience Jan. 13, 2016.

Pope Francis retools John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family

Sep 19, 2017

By Elise Harris

On Tuesday Pope Francis issued a new motu proprio changing the legal status of the John Paul II Institute for... Read more

Rings in Scripture.

Australian bishops call for month of prayer ahead of same-sex marriage vote

Sep 14, 2017

At the start of a voter survey being conducted on same-sex marriage in Australia, the country’s bishops have called for... Read more