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At 10, ‘Amoris Laetitia’ still shapes landscape for marriage, family ministries
2+ hour, 11+ min ago (973+ words) (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 address often hidden suffering, including infertility, child loss and domestic violence, according…...
Further drop in US married households spurs call to action for Church leaders
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1219+ words) (OSV News) "Approaching the twin annual observances of World Marriage Day (Feb. 8) and National Marriage Week (Feb. 7-14), America finds itself at a proverbial sociological crossroads, confronting a disconcerting question about a millennia-old institution: Does marriage matter anymore? That startling query…...
'You are not alone,' Latin American, Caribbean bishops tell Venezuelan people
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (399+ words) In a letter signed by its leadership, the Latin American and Caribbean Episcopal Council, known as CELAM, shared what they called a "simple, fraternal and hopeful" message marking the Epiphany of the Lord " an event that reveals "a God who…...
Tips to strengthen your domestic church in 2026
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (861+ words) But what does it really mean to be a domestic church? A domestic church is a household of persons who are, first, united to one another and God through the sacramental life of the church, and, second, committed to living…...
Marriage is an exclusive union requiring 'tender care,' Vatican says
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (881+ words) VATICAN CITY (CNS) " The foundation of sacramental marriage is the unity of the spouses, a bond so intense and grace-filled that it is exclusive and indissoluble, said a document from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith. The document,…...
Marriage is a ‘noble, exalted’ vocation, path to holiness, pope says
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (272+ words) VATICAN CITY (CNS) " Sacramental marriage and traditional family life increase joy in the good times, give strength during hard times and are a path to true holiness, Pope Leo XIV said. Marking the 10th anniversary of the canonization of Sts. Louis…...
Pronatalism: Beyond the buzz, some proponents just think it would be nice to have more babies
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (1264+ words) (OSV News) "Depending on the context, the concept of pronatalism " encouraging people to have children, or the promotion of childbearing " can either be cause to celebrate the critical role of the family in society; a techno-elitist vision of a future…...
California bishops and marriage ministry partner to strengthen family life
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (858+ words) (OSV News) "California's Catholic bishops are teaming up with a national marriage ministry to strengthen family life throughout the state. On Aug. 20, the California Catholic Conference announced it had entered into its first-ever partnership with the Virginia-based nonprofit Communio, a…...
Sisters of Life ‘are the very mirror of God,’ cardinal says as 3 take perpetual vows
7+ mon, 3+ day ago (548+ words) NEW YORK (OSV News) "You've been the apple" of God's eye from all eternity," New Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan told three Sisters of Life, quoting his predecessor, Cardinal John J. O'Connor, who founded the religious community. The Sisters of Life took their…...
Catholic family experts tie marriage to dropping US fertility rate
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (1050+ words) (OSV News) "To explain the dropping U.S. fertility rate, Catholic fertility and family policy experts are pointing to marriage. "One of the biggest drivers of the American fertility drop is the decline of marriage," Leah Libresco Sargeant, who has written about…...