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Pope says money at root of opposition to annulment reform
- Jan 29, 2021
The potential loss of money and authority are often at the heart of the opposition against reforming the Catholic Church’s annulment process, Pope Francis said.
Pope updates Vatican City State judicial system
- Mar 16, 2020
Pope Francis updated the laws that govern the Vatican judicial system in an effort to establish greater transparency and independence, particularly in financial and criminal matters.
Church needs ‘evangelizing spouses’ to fulfill its mission, pope says
- Jan 27, 2020
If many Catholics marry today without fully understanding the permanence of their bond and the grace of the sacrament, it partly is the fault of bishops and priests who did not give them the best teachers — committed married couples filled with the Holy Spirit, Pope Francis said.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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