She Was Lesbian, He Homosexual: The Inspiring Story of Tove and Bjørn Refstad” Marriage

Jul 11, 2024 07:13

ZENIT Staff

who have been together for 36 years Photo: CNE News

, met with some 30 families of a condominium of the parish community of Saint Bridget of Sweden

Analysis Opinion•Marriage and Family

Analysis: Marriage, Family, and the Mental Health Crisis

The vast majority of Americans agree that we are facing a mental health crisis. It’s worth considering, how did we get here? What is driving the huge increase in mental health problems facing our nation?

Mar 18, 2024 23:52

ZENIT Staff

Gender Ideology•Justice and Peace•Local Church•Marriage and Family

Ireland Rejects Change in the Constitution and Continues Protection of Women and the Family

The Catholic Church in Ireland pronounced itself against the changes driven by the Government and the majority of the parties of the Opposition. In a world increasingly estranged from family values, Irish citizens rejected the amendments with 65% of the votes.

Mar 14, 2024 00:35

Rafael Llanes

Analysis Opinion•Marriage and Family•Young People

The Future of Marriage in the United States: Studies Reveal that One Out of Three Young People Will Never Marry

Stone added, with a certain irony, “There is no reason to believe that we are entering in a period of chastity or celibacy that increases dramatically, so the decrease in marriage is obviously worrying for Churches, as it suggests that a greater proportion of people in our society will be faced with life experiences that may not fit well with the teachings of the Church.”

Mar 12, 2024 23:03

Rafael Manuel Tovar

Ecumenism•Local Church•Marriage and Family

The North American Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation Publishes New Agreed Statement on Orthodox and Catholic Marriages

The Consultation made recommendations on the celebration of mixed marriages in both churches, the recognition of remarriage after divorce, joint pastoral care, mutual recognition of the married life in Christ, updating of pastoral materials, and the avoidance of indifferentism as well as spiritual confusion.

Mar 05, 2024 00:53

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Marriage and Family

Ireland: Bishops issue statement on family-busting amendments to Constitution

The Episcopal Conference warns that these amendments could diminish the importance of marriage and family in society and the state, as well as marginalize the role of mothers in the home, which could have negative consequences on Ireland’s social and familial structure

Feb 29, 2024 00:16

ZENIT Staff

This is what the letter says—the surprising and important letter that Leo XIV sent to the cardinals ahead of the Consistory in June 2026

Letter from Pope Leo XIV to the cardinals ahead of the upcoming consistory in 2026

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.

She Was Lesbian, He Homosexual: The Inspiring Story of Tove and Bjørn Refstad” Marriage

Pope Francis Goes to Rome Condominium to Answer Residents’ Questions

In 3 points: the Pope’s fabulous pro-birth speech (including grandparents)

What does the success of a marriage depend on? Pope Francis answers

3 pieces of advice from the Pope for grandparents and grandchildren at the Vatican: “Seek out your grandparents and don’t marginalize them” (one of them)

Resurrection: The Method of Accompaniment in Transcendent Mourning That Heals and Evangelizes

Demographic winter is coming, even to South Asia

Analysis: Marriage, Family, and the Mental Health Crisis

Ireland Rejects Change in the Constitution and Continues Protection of Women and the Family

The Future of Marriage in the United States: Studies Reveal that One Out of Three Young People Will Never Marry

The North American Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation Publishes New Agreed Statement on Orthodox and Catholic Marriages

Ireland: Bishops issue statement on family-busting amendments to Constitution