The Joy of Love
Pope proclaims year of families, offers advice to keep peace
By Associated Press — December 27, 2020
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis doubled down on one of his papal priorities and urged renewed attention to his controversial 2016 document on family life.
Catholic families need more from Pope Francis (COMMENTARY)
By Michele Weldon — April 11, 2016
Francis’ recent pronouncement does not erase the embedded hurt that has been caused by decades of punitive references to families that do not fit the happy family mold.
Will papal document settle the controversies? (ANALYSIS)
By David Gibson — April 8, 2016
VATICAN CITY (RNS) “Amoris Laetitia” was supposed to be the culmination of a two-year gantlet of unusually frank discussions. But, as might be expected with so much at stake, the verdict is mixed.
Papal document prescribes pragmatic view of family
By Rosie Scammell — April 8, 2016
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Francis' apostolic exhortation maintains church teachings on divorce and sexuality but stresses the need for “a healthy dose of self-criticism.”
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