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Associations and movements
Prefect Farrell's words during his visit to the Shalom Community in Brazil
“Each one of you must learn how to 'be with Jesus' above all things. You must know how to find the appropriate time and way to stay in the Lord's company. Only those who have learned to ‘be with ...
WYD
The Holy Father invites young people to continue to register for the next WYD in Lisbon
Any young person who goes to World Youth Day “has the thirst to participate, to share.. They are thirsty for horizons”. In a Videomessage published today, Pope Francis invites young people who ...
Events
The Dicastery announces an event to be held at the Vatican in exactly one month's time
"Pastors and lay faithful called to walk together" is the theme of the Conference for the Presidents and Representatives of Episcopal Commissions for the Lay Faithful that the Dicastery is ...
Dicastery
Ecumenical Prayer Vigil on the Eve of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops (30 September 2023)
Following the announcement of the Holy Father at the Angelus on Sunday 15 January, accredited journalists are advised that on Monday 23 January 2023, at 11.30 am, in the Press Office of the ...
WYD
200 days to WYD in Lisbon and the LOC visiting the Dicastery
In the week marking 200 days until World Youth Day Lisbon 2023, a delegation of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) met with the Dicastery of Laity, Family and Life, and with the Secretariat of State ...
Persons with disabilities
The third video on disability and the synod is dedicated to the magisterium of fragility
The special synod listening session dedicated to people with disabilities - in the words of Fr. Justin Glyn, s.i. -was an opportunity to reflect on what the meaning of their presence within the ...
Benedict XVI
We are infinitely grateful for the High Magisterium of Benedict XVI, and for his precious testimony of faith and Christian life
On the occasion of the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life want to express their gratitude to the Lord for the gift of "this faithful servant of the ...
Letter to Married Couples
One year ago, in publishing the Letter to Married Couples, Pope Francis delivered a precious message for families to cherish in their hearts
On the Feast Day of the Holy Family of Nazareth - and on the occasion of the "Amoris Laetitia Family" Year - Pope Francis wrote a Letter to Married Couples: a Christmas gift, an ...
Persons with disabilities
“Rise up and walk!” is how the second video in the series on people with disabilities and the Synod is entitled
During his audience on December 12, Pope Francis said: "because we usually associate with disability the idea of need, assistance and at times – thank God, less and less – a certain ...
Persons with disabilities
The second meeting of the Dicastery with the Bishops' Conferences leaders for the pastoral care of people with disabilities took place. The introductory speech by Undersecretary Gabriella Gambino
The first video of the series #TheChurchIsOur-Home, dedicated to the theme of the participation of persons with disabilities in the life of the Church, was published on the social channels of ...