Marriage & Family Life

Bishops also considered the role of marriage tribunals and the need to form the consciences of those responsible for accompanying families.

“We cannot ignore the fact that the number of marriages is currently declining throughout the world, both civil marriages and marriages celebrated in the Church.”

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington, Virginia, is urging the faithful to pray, fast and vote “no” on enshrining abortion and same-sex marriage in that state.

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The gathering is intended “to proceed, in mutual listening, to a synodal discernment on the steps to be taken” to “proclaim the Gospel to families today.”

“The number one thing was yearning for community. The Trinity House groups directly address this crisis of loneliness in our culture, alienation.”

Two Catholic bishops, who lead efforts on pro-life and migration issues, express “grave concern” over the treatment of pregnant and postpartum women by ICE.

Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell, prefect of the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life, shared his thoughts for the fourth North American Marriage Catechumenate Summit.

The pope said that he was convening the meeting “in light of the changes that continue to impact families.”

(OSV News) — In the decade since Pope Francis issued a wide-ranging document on pastoral care for the family, the Catholic Church in the U.S. has leaned into ministries that …