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Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) speaks during the 2012 GOP Republican National Convention on Aug. 30, 2012 in Tampa, Fla.

Role of faith, family emphasized at Republican convention

Sep 1, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

Prominent members of the Republican Party highlighted faith and family values as being intrinsic to America’s identity as a nation... Read more

The Donald and Marcia Gilbert family of Council 12923 in Campbellsville, Kentucky were named the 2012 International Family of the Year.

Knights of Columbus honor service to life, family, religious freedom

Aug 10, 2012

The Knights of Columbus awarded a family from Kentucky for their commitment to the Catholic faith, as well as members... Read more

One Million Moms campaign urges removal of anti-family show

Jul 26, 2012

A group of concerned mothers across the country is protesting an upcoming television show that depicts homosexuality and surrogate childbearing... Read more

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God holds the 'heart of mankind' in his hand, Pope says

Jun 5, 2012

At the conclusion of a lunch with Church leaders in Milan on June 3, Pope Benedict XVI said that despite... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI celebrates Mass at the seventh World Meeting of Families on June 3, 2012.

Pope: The married family can change the world

Jun 3, 2012

Pope Benedict XVI has told the 7th World Meeting of Families in Milan that the family based upon marriage can... Read more

Pope Benedict embraces Archbishop Charles Chaput at the June 3, 2012 closing Mass in Milan. CNA/World Meeting of Families.

Pope reveals next World Meeting of Families is in Philadelphia

Jun 3, 2012

Pope Benedict XVI announced this morning at the closing Mass of the seventh World Meeting of Families that the next... Read more

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Family groups say anti-DOMA decision threatens marriage

May 31, 2012

The legal definition of marriage nationwide is at risk because of a federal appeals court decision that declared part of... Read more

Cardinal Angelo Scola of Milan speaks May 22, 2012 at the Vatican's press office about the World Meeting of Families.

Cardinal Scola sees signs of revival in Christian family life

May 31, 2012

On the eve of Pope Benedict’s visit to the 7th World Meeting of Families in Milan, the city’s archbishop believes... Read more

Mitt Romney delivers the commencement address at Liberty University.

Romney says culture's values will determine success of America's future

May 15, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney said that the morals and values held by a culture are important because of... Read more

Bishop Michael Burbidge of Raleigh.

Raleigh bishop grateful N. Carolina marriage amendment passed

May 10, 2012

By Kevin J. Jones

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Raleigh thanked North Carolina voters for passing a marriage amendment that gives constitutional protections to... Read more

Mitt Romney, Rick Santoru.

Santorum endorses Romney after meeting on key issues

May 9, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

Former Pennsylvania senator Rick Santorum has formally endorsed Mitt Romney for president, voicing confidence in Romney’s stance on key issues... Read more