Stable gay relationship is better than a ‘temporary’ one, says Cardinal Schönborn
September 11, 2015
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The cardinal says as a child of divorced parents he knows what it is to grow up in a ‘patchwork family’
Pope issues major marriage annulment reforms
September 8, 2015
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The reforms could affect thousands of Catholics worldwide
The Church must not promote the idea that marriage is a fairy tale
July 1, 2015
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In the third of a four-part look ahead to October’s synod, Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith says upholding marriage relies on teaching people about its realities
Bishop Davies heartened by priests’ synod letter
May 11, 2015
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In March 500 priests in Britain signed a letter urging those attending this year’s family synod to issue a ‘firm proclamation’ upholding Church teaching
Today’s doctrinal disputes may well seem irrelevant to future generations
May 1, 2015
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Luther’s criticism of Aristotle does not seem important today. Nor will today’s political fads in the future
A question of conscience
April 14, 2015
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A cardinal has suggested that someone could be admitted to Communion after remarrying, if they were to avow that their first marriage was null – but marriage is a public act, not a private one
Filipino bishops restate Church stance against divorce
March 31, 2015
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President of bishops’ conference responds to survey that shows 60 percent of Filipinos want divorce to be legalised
Cardinal Nichols urges priests not to conduct synod debate in press
March 25, 2015
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The cardinal was responding to a letter signed by almost 500 priests
Why I signed the letter urging the synod to stand firm on marriage
March 25, 2015
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I had not the slightest hesitation in signing the letter, and I was grateful to the organisers for undertaking the task
Pope says annulment process should be cheaper and more efficient
November 6, 2014
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Francis makes remarks in a meeting with diocesan officials and canon lawyers
Do lavish weddings make for happy marriages?
October 15, 2014
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Money and how you spend it can be a prime source of friction in a marriage
The synod is inspiring the debate on marriage the Church desperately needs
October 9, 2014
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The blogosphere has been ignited by the synod on the family