- Feb 5, 2002
- 167,558
- 56,823
- Country
- United States
- Faith
- Catholic
- Marital Status
- Married
- Politics
- US-Others
Pope Francis thanks the Teams of Our Lady International Catholic Movement dedicated to helping Christian couples for their efforts, stressing that safeguarding marriage safeguards families, and that young couples should not be left alone but must be bolstered by Christ, community and prayer.
“Your work is precious to the Church," Pope Francis told the international leaders of the Teams of Our Lady International Catholic Movement for Christian Married Couples, as he thanked them for their commitment to help families, especially many "striving to live Christian marriage as a gift."
The movement, whose origins date back to the 1930s in France but now operates across several continents, is recognized as a private international association of the faithful.
The Christian family, the Pope warned, "is currently facing a true 'cultural storm' in this changing era, threatened and tempted on various fronts."
For this reason, the Holy Father emphasized the value of the efforts to accompany couples closely so that they do not feel alone in the difficulties of life and in their marital relationship.
Continued below.
www.vaticannews.va
“Your work is precious to the Church," Pope Francis told the international leaders of the Teams of Our Lady International Catholic Movement for Christian Married Couples, as he thanked them for their commitment to help families, especially many "striving to live Christian marriage as a gift."
The movement, whose origins date back to the 1930s in France but now operates across several continents, is recognized as a private international association of the faithful.
The Christian family, the Pope warned, "is currently facing a true 'cultural storm' in this changing era, threatened and tempted on various fronts."
For this reason, the Holy Father emphasized the value of the efforts to accompany couples closely so that they do not feel alone in the difficulties of life and in their marital relationship.
Continued below.
Pope: Couples need Church's help - Vatican News
Pope Francis thanks the Teams of Our Lady International Catholic Movement dedicated to helping Christian couples for their efforts, stressing that ...
www.vaticannews.va
