Families are called to bridge the gap between older and younger generations and defend life, said U.S. Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell, prefect of the Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life.
Celebrating Mass in St. Peter's Basilica June 23, the feast of the
The Catholic Church professes marriage and family life to be a path to holiness -- a daunting concept -- but one that can start with a tiny step, Pope Francis said.
"Start from where you are, and, from there, try to journey together:
The COVID-19 pandemic not only caused a one-year delay in holding the World Meeting of Families, it also prompted a look at new ways to involve Catholic families from around the world and to ensure that they take the lead in ministering
Greg Pocak shares that The Vatican Dicastery for Laity, Family, and Life recently asked him and his wife, Lisa, to present the opening keynote for the Tenth World Meeting of Families in Rome this June: “The Rome event is billed as a
Seven years ago this fall, the United States played host to the eighth World Meeting of Families. Held in Philadelphia, the weeklong celebration of “the family fully alive” wrapped up with an outdoor Mass celebrated by Pope Francis. Next month, the 10th
Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell, prefect of the Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life, said diocesan celebrations coinciding with the World Meeting of Families 2022 will allow Catholic families to be in "spiritual communion" with Pope Francis and delegates in Rome.
Pope Francis has asked dioceses around the world to make it possible for every family to participate in the World Meeting of Families by holding local celebrations during the gathering in Rome June 22-26, 2022.
Pope Francis has agreed with a recommendation by the Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life to postpone by one year the next gatherings of the World Meeting of Families and World Youth Day. "Because of the current health situation and its
Christian family life is a vocation and, when lived with fidelity, it is a path to holiness, said the Vatican Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life. The office May 17 announced the theme Pope Francis has chosen for the next World