Family and Life
In the light of the Praedicate Evangelium, the responsibilities entrusted to the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life include the pastoral care of the family and its mission according to God's plan, as well as the pastoral care of the elderly and the promotion and safeguard of human life.
As part of family ministry, the Dicastery promotes and coordinates the celebration of the World Meetings of Families.
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Local Churches
From the Archdiocese of Palermo, a document based on the experiences gathered by pastoral care workers compared with the documents of the Church
After long elaboration, the Family Ministry Office of the Archdiocese of Palermo has presented the document “For a Diocesan Itinerary of Marriage Preparation.” The text is the result of the collection ...
Local Churches
In Assisi, the 20th National Week of Studies on conjugal and family spirituality
Italy’s 20th National Week of studies on conjugal and family spirituality will be held in Assisi (PG), in April and May, thus concluding the two-year period dedicated to the theme: “Roads of Happiness ...
Local Churches
Proposal from some Italian dioceses for nascent couples, those who are advancing and those in difficulty
From “Love in Progress,” an itinerary for young couples in love, to paths for those who are facing moments of difficulty and trying to find themselves—these coaching proposals, with some variations ...
Magisterium of Pope Francis on Family
- Carta del Santo Padre Francisco a los Obispos de la Región Pastoral de Buenos Aires en respuesta al Documento"Criterios básicos para la aplicación del capítulo VIII de la Amoris Laetitia" [ES] [AAS, 2016, pp.1071-1074]
- Amoris Laetitia
- Mitis Iudex Dominus Iesus
- Mitis et Misericors Iesus
- Rescript regarding the implementation and compliance of the new law for marriage annulment procedures
