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New report ranks states on family strength, highlighting role in reducing societal issues
The report examined the percentage of adults who are married, have children, and raise them together through their children’s high... Read more
‘Sexlessness’ is on the rise. Can the Church use this moment to promote marriage?
Increasing numbers of young adults in the United States are reporting a lack of sexual activity — a trend experts... Read more
Catholics back new pro-family agenda on technology and human flourishing
Ryan T. Anderson, Patrick Deneen, and Robert P. George are among the 28 signatories of “A Future for the Family:... Read more
Pope Francis: Family dialogue defeats digital distraction
“Never, never this,” Francis said about mobile phones at the family table. “Talk, listen to each other, this is the... Read more
‘Thanks be to God!’: Notre Dame student’s family converts on solemnity of the Assumption
The family’s conversion occurred three years after Colin Smith himself came into the Church. Read more
Recent data reveal main reason younger Americans aren’t having kids
A Pew Research poll from July showed that, among Americans of prime childbearing years, a majority say they simply “don’t... Read more
Family Pride Parade to be held on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro
The parade is an initiative of the National Network in Defense of Life and Family and aims to celebrate the... Read more
‘Radiate Love’: how California Catholics are celebrating marriage and family
California Catholic bishops are launching a yearlong initiative to celebrate and encourage marriage and families through educational and parish-based resources. Read more
New film ‘Unsung Hero’ emphasizes the ‘power of family’
The film, which will be released in theaters on April 26, depicts the true story of the Smallbone family, two... Read more
Social conservatives celebrate solid victory in Irish constitutional referendum
Voters defeated two measures that would have deleted an existing mention of mothers in the Irish Constitution and widened the... Read more
Irish voters keep motherhood, traditional family in constitution
Irish voters by large margins rejected proposed changes to the 1937 Irish Constitution. Read more
2024 International Congress of Families to be held in Mexico
The theme of this year’s congress will be “All Families Can Be Better.” Read more
New series hopes to inspire Catholic parents to ‘fully embrace their vocation’
A new series called “The Catholic Parent” helps parents embrace their role as the primary educators of the faith for... Read more
What is the process for canonization? A guide for All Saints’ Day
On the day the Church celebrates the Church triumphant in heaven, we take a closer look at the formal process... Read more
Is the era of the traditional family over in America? Survey suggests yes
A new Pew survey found that Americans are more concerned about their careers and friends than in having children. Read more
Maternity leave policies: How Catholic dioceses and organizations rank
Catholic dioceses across the U.S. were surveyed last year about their parental leave policies, showing that very few provide comprehensive... Read more
Off to WYD: Maryland family of 10 heads to Lisbon for special pilgrimage
The Love family, whose eight children range from ages 1–18, are heading to Portugal and will then visit holy sites... Read more
New Catholic ministry invites the whole family to grow in their faith and in community
Trinity House Community Groups offer families formation, fellowship, and the tools they need to better live out their faith and... Read more
Company announces ‘baby bonus’ for employees expecting or adopting a child
The CEO of PublicSq recently discussed the new decision to support families who work for the company. Read more
Vatican supports Catholic research to improve families and marriages
Pope Francis has backed a project aimed at enhancing interdisciplinary research at Catholic universities in the sphere of family, marriage,... Read more
