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Pope Francis: Sundays are a gift from God – don't ruin it
Moments of rest and celebration were the focal point of Francis’ Wednesday general audience, during which he spoke out against... Read more
Is the Pope a socialist?
Pope Francis’ recent trip to Latin America has rekindled questions about whether he endorses socialism, or even communism. Read more
Pope to families: If you hide your problems, they'll only get worse
Family wounds that aren’t dealt with in a healthy and timely manner can have devastating effects on both spouses and... Read more
Married couples to Catholic Church: Give us clear, positive teaching on marriage
Alice Heinzen was with her dad and siblings on a ski trip when she froze on top of what looked... Read more
When you care for a sick family member, you are a 'hidden hero,' Pope says
During his weekly general audience, Pope Francis lauded families for the “hidden heroism” of caring for a sick loved one. Read more
African, European bishops' meeting promotes an authentic 'joy of the family'
A group of bishops from across Africa and Europe met last weekend pledging to redouble their efforts in favor of... Read more
Christian marriage – it's 'demanding but magnificent,' Pope says
In his audience closing out the Togolese bishops’ ad Limina visit to Rome, Pope Francis on Monday encouraged solid faith... Read more
Pope Francis: Spare no effort in defending life, family
In his meeting on Saturday with the bishops from Mozambique, a southeast African nation, Pope Francis urged support for public... Read more
Want to help families? Evangelize them, Pope says
Speaking to the bishops from the Republic of the Congo on Monday, Pope Francis encouraged them in their ministry to... Read more
A crisis in the German church? Synod questionnaire would suggest so
The Synod of Bishops began receiving in April responses to a questionnaire that had been sent to dioceses the world... Read more
Getting married? Want to stay married? These Catholics can help
With Christian marriages facing obstacles from pornography and infidelity to self-centeredness and divorce, what are faithful Catholics to do? Read more
An 11,000-mile pilgrimage to see Pope Francis in Philadelphia
How far would you travel to see the Pope? For one family in Argentina, seven months and 11,000 miles is... Read more
Want a happy marriage? Save sex for 'I do,' new study finds
We've all heard the popular American rhyme about relationships: First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes baby in a... Read more
Children of gay and lesbian parents write letter of support to Dolce, Gabbana
The designers behind luxury Italian fashion label Dolce & Gabbana triggered a barrage of controversy after expressing support for traditional... Read more
'Family is not a fad': Dolce & Gabbana spark firestorm in backing traditional marriage
Creators of the luxury Italian fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana sparked global controversy over the weekend after coming out in... Read more
Prepping for media ahead of World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s visit the United Kingdom in 2010 was supposed to be a disaster. Several people were calling... Read more
Seven challenges for the Mexican Church and the family
On the Day of the Family, celebrated in Mexico March 1, Cardinal Norberto Rivera laid out seven challenges the Church... Read more
The best thing parents can give their children? Wisdom, Pope says
In his Wednesday general audience, Pope Francis said the role of parents is to teach their children with patience, gentleness,... Read more
Ghana priests shift focus to marriage prep, youth formation
A national gathering of hundreds of priests in Ghana have resolved to become more involved with their parishioners through marriage... Read more
Fostering close ties: what family life teaches us about communication
Pope Francis chose the family as his theme for this year’s World Communications Day, saying that as the first place... Read more
