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Students learn Church’s laws on annulment of marriage
Fourteen students from Australia, New Zealand, Samoa, Singapore and Guam who work in Catholic marriage tribunals will today complete the second stage of the Institute of Tribunal Practice.
Couples discuss joys and challenges of married life
Couples came from across Melbourne to participate in the new “Beyond the Vows” event and to hear speakers share their insights on what makes a strong marriage. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Couple say faith, vulnerability and hard work the recipe to a good marriage
A good marriage is hard work – there’s no sugar-coating it – and Matt and Cameron Fradd say their 18-year union is no exception. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Concern for salvation of souls guides annulment process: Pope
Concern for the salvation of souls is what guides the work of Church tribunals and the implementation of reforms regarding the marriage annulment process, Pope Francis said on Friday. Source: CNS.
Wedding bells ring again as 100 couples renew marriage vows
Faith-filled spouses from across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains have been recognised for their enduring love and fidelity during a heartwarming Wedding Anniversary Mass. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Vatican bank fires ‘Romeo and Juliet’
A man and woman have been fired from their jobs at the Vatican bank because they flouted a ban on marriage between employees. Source: The Guardian.
Bishops warn against legalising divorce in Philippines
Catholic bishops in the Philippines have urged Filipinos to pause and reflect on how legalising divorce could affect families and society. Source: CBCP News.
Philippines takes step towards legalising divorce
As the Philippines moved closer to legalising divorce from marriage, a leading Catholic bishop warned that “divorce weakens the fabric of society”. Source: Crux.
Greece’s Catholics and Orthodox deplore approval of same-sex marriage
Greece’s minority Catholic Church has deplored a parliamentary vote to allow same-sex marriage and child adoption, the first in a predominantly Orthodox country. Source: OSV News.