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The Simple Defense for Marriage

An Appeal to Common Sense, Not Faith

Rome, (Zenit.org) Edward Pentin | 767 hits

The United Kingdom moved closer to being the latest nation to legislate in favor of same-sex "marriage" this week when it passed a bill allowing such ceremonies to take place in England and Wales. The bill still has to go before the House of Lords, but such legislation coming even this far would have been unthin...

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Articles from section "Family and Marriage"

Papal Address to Roman Rota

"The current crisis of faith ... brings with it a crisis of the conjugal relationship"

Vatican City, (Zenit.org) | 1230 hits

Here is a translation of an address Benedict XVI gave Saturday tomembers of the Tribunal of the Roman Rota. * * * Dear members of the Tribunal of the Roman Rota! It is a joy for me to meet …

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Pontiff Explains Church's 'Yes' to Marriage of Man, Woman

Speaks to Charity Council About Christian Vision of Human Person

Vatican City, (Zenit.org) Kathleen Naab | 2300 hits

Benedict XVI says the Christian vision of man is a great "yes" to his or her dignity and social nature, and in this context, the Church stresses a great "yes" to the dignity and beauty of …

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Study: Children of Divorce Less Likely to Practice Religion

New Report Reveals Impact on Faith

Rome, (Zenit.org) Father John Flynn, LC | 3721 hits

The negative social consequences of divorce are well-known but a new report shows that it also leads to a decline in religious practice. On Wednesday the Institute for American Values …

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French Proposal for Same-Sex 'Marriage' Brings Global Protest

Citizens' Organizations Warn Against Attack on Fundamental Cell of Society

Rome, (Zenit.org) Nieves San Martin | 2087 hits

Hundreds of thousands gathered Sunday in Paris to defend marriage, the union of one man and one woman, and of children's right to have a father and a mother: The protest brought 300,000 …

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Family Council Official Greets French Protesting Same-Sex 'Marriage'

Bishop Laffitte Emphasizes Child's Need for Love of Mother and Father

Rome, (Zenit.org) | 2298 hits

The secretary of the Pontifical Council for the Family is offering a "fraternal and warm greeting" to the hundreds of thousands of people expected to rally in defense of marriage this Sunday …

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