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

 

 

Persons with disabilities
The Holy Father's Message on the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities was presented today at the Press Office of the Holy See

The Message of Pope Francis on the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which falls on December 3rd, was presented today - 25 November 2021 - at the Holy See Press ...

#10familytips
A social campaign to help focus pastoral attention on the formation and education of the little ones in the family

  The Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life launches a new initiative of the "Amoris Laetitia Family Year”, dedicated by Pope Francis to the family. After the Rosary for Engaged couples, the ...

Academic Initiatives
To explore three central themes of the document: Common good, Discernment, Tradition

  On the occasion of the Amoris Laetitia Family Year desired by Pope Francis on the fifth anniversary of the Apostolic Exhortation on the joy of family love, the John Paul II Pontifical ...