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Pope calls bishops to Rome to discuss marriage and family
Pope Leo XIV has asked the presidents of all bishops conferences to convene in Rome in October to renew and deepen the Church’s discussion on marriage and family in light of Amoris Laetitia. Source: OSV News.
Surrogacy violates dignity, rights of women and children, UN told
The practice of surrogacy violates the dignity and rights of both women and children, while tearing at family bonds, said the Vatican’s top diplomat to the United Nations. Source: OSV News.
Bright future on the horizon for homeless young parents
A new facility designed to provide safe housing and support for young parents, and their babies, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness has opened in Perth. Source: St John of God Health Care.
Birth rate hits record low as parents put off having children
Australia’s fertility rate has collapsed to its lowest level on record, forcing the country to rely more heavily on immigration to expand the population as parents increasingly choose to have children when they are older. Source: The Age.
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.