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Big families bring hope – not poverty, says Pope
Pope Francis has rejected the “simplistic” belief that large families are among the causes of poverty, stressing that economic systems... Read more
Protect the family – Pope's parting message to the Philippines
In his homily for the Jan. 18 Closing Mass in the Philippines, Pope Francis pointed to our identity as God’s... Read more
'No human invention' – Marriage a divine plan, bishop says
Bishop Mark Davies of Shrewsbury has responded to Pope Francis' call for renewed commitment to the “Gospel of the Family”... Read more
Conference to consider the human element in Catholic family life
Catholic marriage preparation and pastoral care of the family in light of human nature will be the topic of an... Read more
Pope: Church must improve marriage prep, strengthen families
Pope Francis in his latest interview reflected on October’s Extraordinary Synod on the Family, dismissing fears of doctrinal “collapse” while... Read more
Archbishop Kurtz: Want to strengthen families? Witness 'truths of the faith'
In responding to crises faced by modern families, the Church must work to restore hope and confidence that the call... Read more
Where does every vocation start? The family, Pope Francis says
In a meeting with members of the Italian Adult Catholic Scouting Movement, Pope Francis stressed the “educative mission” of the... Read more
Pope commends Malawians' pledge to family despite obstacles
Addressing the bishops from the southeast African nation of Malawi on Thursday, Pope Francis noted his gratitude to their people... Read more
How one cardinal proposes to correct ignorance of marriage's nature
According to the Archbishop of Washington, the recent Synod on the Family worked to address the challenge that many young... Read more
Archbishop Aquila: Media missed message of joy at synod
The joy of the Gospel of Marriage is alive, said Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver, explaining that although the mainstream... Read more
'What is being proposed is not marriage' – Pope calls for defense of family
In an audience with members of an international Marian movement, Pope Francis warned that the sacrament of marriage has been... Read more
How Catholics in Scotland are reforming marriage prep
A new marriage preparation program in the Archdiocese of Saint Andrews and Edinburgh aims to help engaged Catholics on their... Read more
Why isn't Saint Joseph patron of families yet? synod father asks
The archbishop of El Salvador's capital city, who is in Rome for the Oct. 5-19 Synod on the Family, has... Read more
Sheer 'barbarism' against Middle East families must end
The Synod of Bishops on Friday denounced “barbaric” violence in the Middle East, saying the Holy Family’s flight to Egypt... Read more
As violence ravages homeland, Nigerian bishop hopes in synod
Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Jos, Nigeria, has high hopes for the outcome of the current bishops’ synod, noting the contributions... Read more
Pope: Family needs Scripture to move forward in faith, hope
“In order for the family to proceed well, with faith and hope,” said Pope Francis to crowds in St. Peter's... Read more
Family life requires love of God, say married synod participants
A Brazilian couple who will speak at the upcoming Synod on the Family at the Vatican said they hope to... Read more
US bishops invite faithful to pray for family synod
The U.S. bishops have asked Catholics to take part in a worldwide day of prayer on Sept. 28 for the... Read more
Marriage prep begins at home, Bishop Conley says
Preparation for the sacrament of Holy Matrimony begins with family life in the home long before a couple has met,... Read more
Meeting of Families document offers global perspective
The preparatory catechesis document for the 2015 World Meeting of Families is a “wonderful” work that addresses Catholic family issues... Read more
