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Families need support from Church and governments: Pope
The strength of families and their ability to thrive and witness as a “domestic church” require support from the wider Church and from governments, particularly in the face of poverty, Pope Leo XIV said on Friday. Source: CNS.
Couples ditch traditional values about family, work and marriage
High-priced housing and the cost of living are killing the desire of Australian couples to have children, as signs grow that traditional attitudes are rapidly breaking down. Source: The Age.
Vatican envoy to UN calls for policies that support families
The Holy See’s Permanent Observer to the United Nations has called on nations to implement policies that support families and promote equality between women and men. Source: Vatican News.
Baby recession deepens in biggest cities amid cost-of-living crisis
Baby recessions in Australia’s biggest cities deepened in 2024 amid sustained cost-of-living pressures, dragging the nation’s birthrate to a near-record low in 2024. Source: The Guardian.
Champagnat Day a reminder of the importance of families
As Marist communities across Australia celebrate Champagnat Day today, Marist180 is highlighting the importance of partnerships between families, communities and government in preserving the sacred bond of family.
Bringing kids closer to Jesus by ‘walking their walk and talking their talk’
Activity packs designed by Brisbane’s Archdiocesan Ministries children and families team aim to make the Year of Jubilee come alive for the archdiocese’s littlest “pilgrims of hope”. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Decline in religion will deepen Ireland’s demographic crisis
A decline in religion will likely deepen Ireland’s demographic crisis, according to a new study by a pro-family and pro-life Irish institute. Source: Catholic Review.
Vatican employees with three children to get monthly ‘baby bonus’
At Pope Francis’ request, the Vatican will now pay a monthly bonus of 300 euros ($497) per family to employees of the city-state who have three or more children, giving credibility to his frequent warnings about countries’ low fertility rates. Source: CNA.
It’s a tough time to be a parent and just as hard to be a kid
If you’re a parent who feels like raising kids is harder than ever before, you’re probably not imagining it, according to veteran family therapist Vanessa Harnischmacher. Source: The Catholic Weekly.