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Articles tagged Familiaris Consortio

Vatican preparing document for couples living in ‘new unions’ after ‘marriage failure’

Cdl. Kevin Farrell, a notable promoter of Pope Francis' 2016 apostolic exhortation Amoris Laetitia, revealed that his dicastery was preparing a document in line with the Pope's wishes on people who ‘live in new unions’ after ‘marriage failure.’

• Apr 26, 2023Apr 26, 2023

The Church’s total ban on contraception cannot be changed by Pope Francis or anyone else

If sexual intercourse is positively prevented from being ordered toward children through the use of contraception, then the foundation for the moral goodness of sex has been destroyed, namely, its order toward its primary and natural end. This is a universal truth which no man, even a pope, can undo.

• Sep 15, 2022Mar 8, 2023

German bishops publicize ‘blessing of departure’ for couples getting divorced

An article on the bishops' website describes worship services with rituals that include passing around a baking pan with frozen water and ripping a curtain at the church door.

• Mar 4, 2020Jun 18, 2021

US priest praises 12-step programs for helping Catholics overcome porn addiction

‘What we find there, we also find in the Gospels. They are a way of conversion for everyone.’

Dorothy Cummings McLean

• Oct 1, 2019Jun 18, 2021

Founding prof laments ‘destruction’ of John Paul II Institute

'Where is the fire department that will put out this fire?' Professor Emeritus Dr. Norbert Martin and his co-signatories ask.

LifeSiteNews staff

• Aug 30, 2019Jul 30, 2021

Why the Amoris Laetitia controversy is so important and will not go away

Contradicting Catholic teaching on adultery is at odds with the divine law.

Peter Kwasniewski

• Jan 9, 2018Jun 18, 2021

Lead Portuguese cardinal: divorced and remarried couples can ‘return to the sacramental life’

Cardinal Manuel Clemente wants clergy to use 'welcoming,' 'accompaniment,' and 'discernment.'

Matthew Cullinan Hoffman

• Dec 6, 2017Jun 18, 2021

New ‘inquisition’ in Church is targeting orthodox Catholics: Philosopher fired for questioning Pope

Catholics who defend the Church's moral teaching are being mercilessly persecuted in the Church, according to a close friend of St. John Paul II.

Claire Chretien

• Oct 6, 2017Jun 18, 2021

Brazilian bishops claim that sex outside of marriage can sometimes be justified

Exceptions for divorced and illicitly remarried Catholics to receive the sacraments are spelled out in new guidelines.

Matthew Cullinan Hoffman, Latin America Correspondent

• Aug 30, 2017Jun 18, 2021

Amoris Laetitia is simply not clear, not sustainable

Authentic teaching must not contradict the teaching of Christ.

Fr. Kevin Cusick

• Aug 7, 2017Jun 18, 2021