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Pope Francis in North Macedonia: History is written by people like Mother Teresa
In the first-ever papal visit to North Macedonia Tuesday, Pope Francis lauded the lasting legacy of Mother Teresa, a saint... Read more
In a changed country, poor Americans miss the benefits of marriage most
Marriage has major benefits for children, adults, and society as a whole, said a marriage scholar this week, and the... Read more
Pope Francis: Marriage and family have 'an essential mission'
On the Solemnity of the Annunciation, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of family and marriage for society, and called the... Read more
Study shows cohabiting relationships to be less stable than marriage
A new study found that in 11 countries across the globe, cohabiting couples have more doubts about their relationship lasting... Read more
On Holy Family feast, Pope Francis offers advice for healing family wounds
Pope Francis prayerfully entrusted troubled families to the protection of the Holy Family of Nazareth Sunday and offered his advice... Read more
Only half of US children are being raised by their married parents
One in two: that is the current number of children in the U.S. who are being raised by both their... Read more
Can Americans today afford to have kids?
When Alicia Hernon realized she was pregnant with her eighth child, her first reaction was to start crying. Read more
Cost of raising children a major obstacle for US families, study finds
The overwhelming majority of U.S. families with children at home worry about paying their bills each month, and the cost... Read more
Thousands march in support of life, family in El Salvador
Thousands participated Nov. 3 in the “Family is Life” march in San Salvador, calling on authorities to end efforts to... Read more
Families are called to unity, Pope Francis says
Divorce and separation may be common, but the model families should strive after is unity, and people should not forget... Read more
The truth frees us, pope tells Irish bishops
During his last stop in Dublin Sunday, Pope Francis met with the bishops of Ireland, telling them to take encouragement... Read more
Be a 'beacon of joy,' Francis tells families in Ireland
Pope Francis encouraged attendees at an evening festival for the World Meeting of Families to radiate joy into the world... Read more
Family love teaches the world about God's love, says cardinal
Love in the family is the first step to teaching the world about the love of God, said Cardinal João... Read more
The Holy Family is a bright light in dark times, cardinal says
In the face of attacks on the family, the Church should strive to imitate the Holy Family, which shines through... Read more
Pope says abortion of sick, disabled children reflects Nazi mentality
In a speech to a family association Saturday, Pope Francis again stressed that God's vision of the family is between... Read more
This man spent a week on the street with his homeless son
As the parents of a homeless son struggling with a drug addiction, Frank and his wife Deloris have done everything... Read more
Young US adults are not tying the knot, recent study shows
According to a recent study, wedding bells are not ringing for the majority of younger adults in the United States,... Read more
Pope Francis: The world needs stable families, relationships
In a speech to diplomats on Monday, Pope Francis said that the stability of the family is integral for the... Read more
Pope tells Bangladesh bishops to make laity a priority, especially youth
On Friday Pope Francis met with the bishops of Bangladesh, urging them to be close to the laity, especially young... Read more
Where the revolution has led: an interview with Mary Eberstadt
Catholic author Mary Eberstadt is a senior fellow of the Faith & Reason Institute, and the author of several best-selling... Read more
