The Catholic Register

German bishop urges church debate on blessing same-sex unions

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 08:34:11 -0500

OSNABRUCK, Germany – The vice president of the German bishops' conference has urged a debate on whether Catholic clergy should bless same-sex unions.

Great big Catholic wedding sets record

Thu, 05 Oct 2017 13:17:00 -0400

COQUITLAM, B.C. – Jennifer Sison couldn’t stop crying and smiling when she and her husband Carlo walked down the aisle to say their vows in front of 58 other brides and grooms and hundreds of well wishers at St. Clare of Assisi Parish.

Church must accompany couples before, after marriage, Pope says

Mon, 23 Jan 2017 08:30:00 -0500

VATICAN CITY – To ensure engaged couples are entering into a fully Catholic marriage and remain committed to their vows for life, they must be prepared properly beforehand and supported afterward, Pope Francis said.