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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Bioethics
Registration now open for 2nd level university master's degree in Bioethics and Formation
The Pontifical John Paul II Theological Institute and the Italian Catholic University of the Sacred Heart are re-launching for the next academic biennium 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 the course for ...
World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
Pope's words in Canada to commemorate the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
During his trip to Canada, Pope Francis devoted some of his reflections to grandparents and the elderly. This attention is driven by the fact that this week is the celebration of the Second ...
World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
A celebration as vast as the world
Now in its second year, the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly is beginning to characterize many dioceses all over the world. In addition to the Vatican celebration, presided over in ...
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
