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.
News
Elderly
Cardinal Kevin Farrell addresses words of welcome to participants in the 2nd International Congress on Pastoral Care of the Elderly
The Second International Congress on the Pastoral Care of the Elderly, organized by the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life, is currently taking place from 2-4 October 2025, at the ...
Elderly
An International Meeting to develop pastoral care for the elderly that meets the challenges of our time
The Second International Congress on the Pastoral Care of the Elderly, organized by the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life, will be held from 2-4 October 2025, at the General Curia of the ...
Family
De Paula Souza: “Young people’s enthusiasm and vision of the future can help change reality”
The Secretary of the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life, Dr. Gleison De Paula Souza, was invited to speak on the theme “A future of inclusion for young pilgrims of hope. How to ...
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
