Pope Leo XIV Reverses Another Decision of Pope Francis: World Children’s Day Cancelled in Rome

Mar 31, 2026 16:38

the Holy Father, has deemed it appropriate to cancel the celebration of the Second World Children's Day Photo: Vatican Media

Marriage and Family•Pope Leo XIV

Reflections of Pope Leo XIV on the art of Christian education

Address of the Pope to participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Dicastery for Laity, Family, and Life

Feb 06, 2026 17:39

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Marriage and Family•Pope Leo XIV

«Why, Lord?» The Pope’s Most Moving Reflection Before Families Whose Children Died or Are in Hospital

Pope Leo XIV’s words to the families of the young people who died in Crans-Montana

Jan 18, 2026 17:10

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Analysis Opinion•Marriage and Family

China’s Fertility Crisis: Free Babies, Subsidized Embryos, and the Ghost of the One-Child Policy

Giving money for childbirth and in vitro fertilization, or raising VAT on condoms, will not solve a problem that is moral and cultural.

Jan 17, 2026 12:10

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Marriage and Family•Pro Life

Europe Union Yanks Funding from Pro-Life Groups

EU funding projects are run by the EU Commission as the executive branch of the European Union. In recent years the Commission has begun to speak of “EU values” as a threshold issue for participating in EU civil society space and receiving EU funds.

Dec 20, 2025 16:04

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Marriage and Family•Pro Life•Young People

European Union: yes to funding abortion, no to funding large families

In December 2025 FAFCE was excluded from EU funding after applying for six projects under programmes such as CERV and Erasmus+, including initiatives on youth protection and digital education for minors.

Dec 18, 2025 11:32

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Although there are no diplomatic relations, the President of the National Assembly of Vietnam invites Pope Leo XIV to visit the country

The President of the National Assembly in Hanoi presented the Pope with a letter from the President, who is now firmly at the helm of power in Vietnam. It was precisely internal disagreements over the local political balance of power that had slowed down the preparations for the visit, which is so eagerly awaited by the Catholic community. Cardinal Parolin is due to visit soon to establish full diplomatic relations. The possibility of 2027, when the Pope is already expected in Seoul for World Youth Day.

Trump Opens Another War Front: The Pope and the Vatican, Leo XIV Responds: «I Am Not Afraid of the Trump Administration»

The Pope’s response did not adopt the same tone. During the flight to Algeria on April 13, the first leg of his third international Apostolic Journey, Leo XIV opted for a clear approach: avoiding personal confrontation and reaffirming the nature of his mission.

Pope Leo XIV Reverses Another Decision of Pope Francis: World Children’s Day Cancelled in Rome

New Series for Parents: Digital Age Family Safety. From Family Theater Productions and the Daughters of St. Paul

Will the Church bless polygamy? One Synod document addresses the issue, while another discusses poverty

Pope Leo XIV summons bishops to Rome to discuss the reimplementation of the controversial Amoris Laetitia

Surprising study shows birth projections for 2026: only 8 out of every 100 babies will be born on three continents combined

Chinese government announces ban on online and AI content that discourages marriage or having children

Men Are Happiest When They Do 2 Things, Data Shows

Reflections of Pope Leo XIV on the art of Christian education

«Why, Lord?» The Pope’s Most Moving Reflection Before Families Whose Children Died or Are in Hospital

China’s Fertility Crisis: Free Babies, Subsidized Embryos, and the Ghost of the One-Child Policy

Europe Union Yanks Funding from Pro-Life Groups

European Union: yes to funding abortion, no to funding large families