Pope Francis raised eyebrows in 2014, and again in 2016, when he expressed the opinion that a good portion of sacramental marriages are invalid due to inadequate formation. “They say, ‘Yes, for the ...

A married couple shows their rings. BYU's marriage preparation course teaches students how to build strong relationships, no matter their relationship status. (Universe Archives) BYU's marriage ...

The years I was engaged brought the most change my family had experienced in at least a decade. Loss, job changes, moves, retirements, medical diagnoses: All this, and we weren't even married yet! But ...

When the excitement of wedding bells is in the near future, planning for the big day can become quite a distraction. While those plans are important, the bigger element to consider is planning well ...

Catholics take marriage seriously, as you can see in the extensive preparation needed to get married in a Catholic church, and the common requirement to be engaged for six months before getting ...

In 2022, the Vatican's Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life released "Catechumenal Pathways for Married Life", providing principles for rethinking marriage preparation in the Catholic Church. Nearly a ...