Catholic World Report
Catholic World Report

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Email (Weekly Newsletter)
  • RSS
  • Home
  • Columns
    • Chapp’s Schtick
    • Ecclesia et Civitas
    • God’s First
    • God’s Two Books
    • The Past Present
  • Features
    • Analysis
    • Books
    • Editorial
    • Essay
    • Film & Music
    • History
    • Interview
    • News
    • Opinion
    • Special Report
  • The Dispatch
  • Topics
    • Pope Francis
    • Politics
    • Culture
    • Books
    • Canon Law
    • All Topics
  • About CWR
  • Advertise
  • Donate
News Briefs
  • [ May 10, 2026 ] After stillbirth loss, mother of 7 returns to school to help others heal News Briefs
  • [ May 10, 2026 ] Pope Leo XIV prays for Sahel victims News Briefs
  • [ May 10, 2026 ] ‘Love is stronger’: How a Catholic woman saved tens of thousands of orphans News Briefs
  • [ May 10, 2026 ] How Christ transformed 2 young converts from Islam News Briefs
  • [ May 9, 2026 ] Pope Leo to sick and caregivers: ‘In the various situations of life, no one should be left alone’ News Briefs

matrimony

The Dispatch

Vatican preparing text for divorced and remarried couples, Cardinal Farrell says

April 25, 2023 Catholic News Agency 15

null / Ivan Galashchuk/Shutterstock.

St. Louis, Mo., Apr 25, 2023 / 15:50 pm (CNA).
The Vatican’s Dicastery for the Laity, Family, and Life is preparing a document that will address divorced and remarried couples at the request of Pope Francis,… […]

Essay

Lent and the Sacraments: Matrimony

March 31, 2022 Peter M.J. Stravinskas 10

Quoting the Code of Canon Law, the Catechism begins its reflections on the Sacrament of Matrimony in this manner: The matrimonial covenant, by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership of […]

The Dispatch

Thoughts on a mid-air marriage

January 18, 2018 Edward N. Peters 24

Popes have jurisdiction for the external forum anywhere on earth (cc. 134, 331, 1108), so Francis can officiate at a wedding anywhere, anytime. But officiating […]

The Dispatch

The Catholic Church recognizes most of the world’s ‘civil marriages’

September 2, 2017 Edward N. Peters 26

Catholics should not be misled by thinking that “civil marriage” is not usually real marriage or think that any approval of “same-sex marriage” is consistent […]

The Dispatch: More from CWR

  • “Mothers are closer to God the Creator than any other creatures”

    Peter M.J. Stravinskas May 10, 2026 0
  • Blessed Sacrament stolen from Nigerian adoration chapel

    Ngala Killian Chimtom May 9, 2026 2
  • The most mysterious and enigmatic Person in the Bible

    Carl E. Olson May 9, 2026 19
  • On St. George Preca, teacher of the Faith and the “second apostle of Malta”

    Donald Jacob Uitvlugt May 9, 2026 2

Follow CWR on Facebook

  • Getting Bible Translations Right (or That the Man of God May Be Proficient, Equipped)
  • “Mothers are closer to God the Creator than any other creatures”
  • After stillbirth loss, mother of 7 returns to school to help others heal
  • Pope Leo XIV prays for Sahel victims
  • ‘Love is stronger’: How a Catholic woman saved tens of thousands of orphans
  • How Christ transformed 2 young converts from Islam
  • Blessed Sacrament stolen from Nigerian adoration chapel
abortion Americas Asia - Pacific Catholic Church Catholic News COVID-19 Europe Jesus Christ Middle East - Africa Pope Francis pro-life prolife prolife2023 prolife2024 religious freedom Ukraine Ukraine War US Vatican Vatican news World
  • mrscracker: Thank you so much. That was a great story. How did you like Buccee's?
  • DiogenesRedux: You can preach unity until the cows come home. But, if what you do and do not do what you…
  • Paul Sundberg: Thank you for journaling your Pilgrimage and sharing, Amy. Reminded me of our 5 days in New Orleans last May…

Join Our Free Newsletter

Daily
Weekly


 
Search CWR
Follow Us
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Email (Weekly Newsletter)
  • RSS
Recent Comments
  • mrscracker on My Last Pope (Probably): Part One of an Unusual and Very Catholic Travelogue
  • DiogenesRedux on Unity has been the master theme of Pope Leo XIV’s first year
  • Paul Sundberg on My Last Pope (Probably): Part One of an Unusual and Very Catholic Travelogue
  • Keith on My Last Pope (Probably): Part One of an Unusual and Very Catholic Travelogue
  • Ger on My Last Pope (Probably): Part One of an Unusual and Very Catholic Travelogue
Also on CWR
No Picture
General

Vatican, Diocese of Bridgeport respond to tragic school shooting

Catherine Harmon December 14, 2012 0

In the wake of today’s horror in Newtown, Connecticut, both the Holy See and the Diocese of Bridgeport—which includes Newtown—have released statements expressing grief and shock and offering prayers and condolences to all those affected […]

  • Home
  • About / Contact
  • Free Newsletter
  • Advertising
  • Sitemap
  • Privacy Policy

© Catholic World Report

Our Spring Sale Has Started

You can see how this popup was set up in our step-by-step guide: https://wppopupmaker.com/guides/auto-opening-announcement-popups/

A FAITHFULLY CATHOLIC PERSPECTIVE

Sign up to receive a weekly email with news, analysis, and commentary from a voice you can trust!

* indicates required


Daily
Weekly