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January 12, 2018

German bishop urges church debate on blessing same-sex unions

Two same-sex partners exchange wedding bands during a 2017 ceremony at the civil registry office in Munich.
OSNABRUCK, Germany – The vice president of the German bishops' conference has urged a debate on whether Catholic clergy should bless same-sex unions.
Published in International
October 5, 2017

Great big Catholic wedding sets record

Archbishop J. Michael Miller oversaw the convalidation of 30 couples at St. Clare of Assisi Parish.

COQUITLAM, B.C. – Jennifer Sison couldn’t stop crying and smiling when she and her husband Carlo walked down the aisle to say their vows in front of 58 other brides and grooms and hundreds of well wishers at St. Clare of Assisi Parish.

Published in Canada
January 23, 2017

Church must accompany couples before, after marriage, Pope says

In a meeting with the Roman Rota, the Catholic Church's highest appellate and mainly handles marriage cases, Pope Francis said the Church must prepare couples before marriages and support them afterwards.

VATICAN CITY – To ensure engaged couples are entering into a fully Catholic marriage and remain committed to their vows for life, they must be prepared properly beforehand and supported afterward, Pope Francis said.

Published in Faith