roman rota Archives

Church seeks what is best for those who are wounded, pope says

Dec 2, 2019

The sacrament of marriage cannot be “improvised,” but must be prepared for, nourished and supported throughout the couple’s journey, Pope Francis said.

By Carol Glatz

Pope says strong marriages don’t make news but deliver ‘daily sermon’

Jan 29, 2019

On Tuesday Pope Francis celebrated those quiet success stories of marriage, saying they may not make headlines but they do offer a “daily sermon” about the power of unity and fidelity.

By Elise Harris

Francis calls for ‘permanent catechumenate’ for married couples

Sep 27, 2018

Pope Francis has stressed the need for ongoing formation for couples, before and after marriage, saying that even the basic teachings of the Church “could not be taken for granted.”

By Ed Condon

Ex-Vatican judge takes plea bargain on molestation, child pornography charges

Feb 20, 2018

A judge of the Vatican’s highest appeals court has accepted a plea bargain for a conditionally suspended sentence of one year and two months on charges of sexual molestation and possession of child pornography.

By John L. Allen Jr.

Pope Francis tells Vatican court to remember to “defend conscience” in marriage

Jan 29, 2018

Pope Francis emphasized the importance of conscience and reiterated his call for a “marriage catechumenate” during his annual address to the Roman Rota, the Vatican court that handles appeals in marriage annulment cases.

By Crux Staff

Marriage prep should be more than just a few courses, Pope tells priests

Feb 27, 2017

“I ask myself how many of these youth who come to marriage preparation courses understand what ‘marriage,’ the sign of the union of Christ and the Church, means,” Pope Francis told a group of parish priests training on the new marriage annulment process. “A true catechumenate is needed for the sacrament of marriage.”

By Elise Harris, CNA