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Sacraments are not mere 'decorations,' insists Pope
Pope Francis met with families from around the world today in a celebration of the joy of family life, telling... Read more
Synod on family can help renew marriage, English bishop says
Next year’s synod on the family and evangelization is a chance to renew family life and the Catholic vision of... Read more
Thank your family, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis on Sunday preached about the importance of gratitude and thankfulness for the Christian community and for family life. Read more
Next bishops' synod to explore pastoral care of family
The Holy See press office has announced the date and theme of the upcoming Synod of Bishops, which is slated... Read more
Seminar at UN to push for pro-life, pro-family development efforts
A U.S. religious liberty group and a Mexican development organization are holding a seminar at the United Nations to advocate... Read more
Winning pro-life contest photos will be shown to Pope
The winning photos of the contest “Life…in HD,” which is being organized by the Pontifical Council for the Family, will... Read more
Vatican rep at UN stresses family's role in development
Family, education and work are central to economic development, the Vatican's representative to the United Nations told an assembly preparing... Read more
Vatican diplomat: anti-drug policies should focus on family
Policies to fight drug abuse should reflect the dignity of the human person and build up the family as vital... Read more
Western culture 'lost God' through demise of family
Scholar Mary Eberstadt says most theories of secularization do not take into account the role of the family in religious... Read more
Marriage is critical for cultural evangelization, bishop stresses
The love of a married couple offers a crucial witness needed for evangelization in the modern world, said Bishop Michael... Read more
Vatican unveils plans for International Family Center in Nazareth
The Vatican is moving ahead with plans to build the International Family Center in Nazareth, a complex that will include... Read more
Pediatricians group accused of ignoring data in endorsing 'gay marriage'
The American Academy of Pediatrics’ recent support of “gay marriage” is drawing criticism from those who argue that it disregards... Read more
Vatican sets dates for 2015 World Meeting of Families
The Holy See has announced the dates for the eighth World Meeting of Families, officially confirming that the event will... Read more
Young amputee's sports success brings joy to family
The story of an Indiana teen who continues to make local sports headlines despite having prosthetic legs has highlighted the... Read more
Over 100,000 march to defend marriage in Puerto Rico
More than 100,000 people gathered outside the Puerto Rican capitol in San Juan on Feb. 18 to support the defense... Read more
State of the Union speeches recognize role of family
The importance of strong families for the well-being of society was discussed by leaders of both political parties as President... Read more
Vatican official rejects claims that he endorsed same-sex unions
Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, president of the Pontifical Council for the Family, denounced media assertions that his recent comments show Vatican... Read more
Sexual difference critical to understanding marriage, authors say
Defending the sexual complementarity between men and women in marriage is an essential first step in building up a healthy... Read more
Socialist politician says Spanish bishop should be 'muzzled'
A socialist government official in Andalusia, Spain, called for a local Catholic bishop to be “muzzled” for arguing that men... Read more
Divorced should be embraced with kindness, priest underscores
An Italian priest who serves as a spiritual director for dozens of divorced Catholics in Rome said that the Church... Read more
