Marriage

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Did this group lose its fundraising page because of its view on marriage?

Sep 6, 2017

By Matt Hadro

A non-profit group dedicated to studying and explaining the effects of the sexual revolution claims that its ability to process... Read more

Argentine pastoral letter: 'Accompaniment' in marriage must be faithful

Aug 30, 2017

By Carl Bunderson

A pastoral letter on Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation Amoris laetitia by Bishop Pedro Daniel Martinez Perea of San Luis, Argentina... Read more

Wedding rings.

N. Ireland high court: No European right to 'gay marriage'

Aug 22, 2017

Northern Ireland’s High Court has rejected two legal challenges that sought to recognize same-sex unions as marriages, saying it is... Read more

Wedding bands.

Amid rising divorce rates, Malawi bishops hold marriage conference

Aug 12, 2017

Divorce rates in Malawi have increased in the past few years, leading the local Catholic Church to emphasize the importance... Read more

Rainbow flag.

Fr. James Martin's LGBT book: Where it's strong, where it falls short

Jun 29, 2017

By Adelaide Mena

There’s been a lot of chatter about Fr. James Martin’s new book, “Building a Bridge: How the Catholic Church and... Read more

U.S. Supreme Court.

The bishops have spoken up on two very different issues – and now the Supreme Court will, too

Jun 26, 2017

By Adelaide Mena, Matt Hadro

As the Supreme Court wrapped up its latest term on Monday, it agreed to consider a major religious freedom case,... Read more

Parliament of Romania.

Romania takes step toward marriage defense amendment

May 25, 2017

Romania’s lower house of parliament has overwhelmingly approved a proposed constitutional amendment to define marriage as a union between one... Read more

Wedding.

Costly weddings could be crippling for new marriages

Apr 19, 2017

By Carl Bunderson

Noting the sharply increasing costs of weddings, marriage advocates have begun to urge couples to be less extravagant in their... Read more

The Dirksen Federal Building in Chicago, home to the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.

A new civil rights ruling may create religious liberty problems

Apr 5, 2017

By Kevin J. Jones

Both employers and employees who believe marriage is an institution between a man and a woman could be affected by... Read more

The statue of St. Peter inside the Vatican's St. Peter's Square, Jan. 19, 2015.

Pope Francis creates path for SSPX priests to celebrate marriages validly

Apr 4, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Tuesday Pope Francis approved a way for priests of the Society of St. Pius X to witness marriages validly,... Read more

Decision by George Hodan (CC0 1.0).

Divorce numbers rise among older Americans, fall among younger couples

Mar 10, 2017

The divorce rate has doubled for Americans over age 50, and tripled among Americans over 65, a new survey shows.  Read more

Why Catholic teaching on marriage matters for society

Mar 2, 2017

By Andrea Gagliarducci

As Catholics continue to debate pastoral and doctrinal approaches to marriage, they should remember that the Catholic approach to marriage... Read more

Newly married couples meet Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square on Sept. 9, 2015.

Marriage prep should be more than just a few courses, Pope tells priests

Feb 25, 2017

By Elise Harris

On Saturday Pope Francis told a group of parish priests training on the new marriage annulment process to place strong... Read more

French court allows dating website to continue promoting affairs

Feb 14, 2017

A complaint brought by a Catholic group against a dating site that promotes extramarital affairs was thrown out by a... Read more

How the Church supports marriages – every step of the way

Feb 14, 2017

By Adelaide Mena

It’s Valentine’s Day, and in countries across the world, people are focused on love and marriage. But for the Catholic... Read more

Marriage is holy: A Swiss bishop publishes 9 points on 'Amoris laetitia'

Feb 3, 2017

Referring extensively to Pope Francis' writing in Amoris laetitia, a Swiss bishop on Thursday gave direction on how to implement... Read more

Decision (marriage, divorce, annulment). Photo by George Hodan (CC0 1.0).

In Texas legislature, second thoughts about 'no-fault' divorce

Jan 12, 2017

By Kevin J. Jones

Changes to divorce law are up for consideration in the Texas legislature, with supporters saying it is too easy to... Read more

Redefining marriage doesn't redefine birth certificates, court says

Dec 13, 2016

Children’s birth certificates must be linked to biological parentage, the Arkansas Supreme Court has said in a ruling that involved... Read more

Lawsuit defends filmmakers in following conscience on marriage

Dec 8, 2016

Owners of a video production company have filed suit against a Minnesota law they say could punish them if they... Read more

Pope Francis meets with the Roman Rota at the Vatican, Jan. 22, 2016.

Pope tells bishops to have compassion on those with failed marriages

Nov 18, 2016

By Elise Harris

On Friday Pope Francis stopped by a formation course for bishops on the new marriage nullity process, telling attendees that... Read more