What actually makes a marriage invalid?

WASHINGTON (CNA/EWTN News) — A virtual brouhaha erupted Thursday after Pope Francis said in unscripted remarks that “the great majority” of marriages today are null, due to a “provisional” culture in which people do not understand permanent commitment.

Notre Dame Prep invites citizens to chat with city mayor

The Scottsdale school is hosting an informal conversation about the city's future with Mayor Jim Lane June 20 in the cafeteria.

Catholics invited to pack their virtual bags for an online summer camp

Through Aug. 28, participants will receive weekly email messages that feature a Gospel passage paired with interactive content including activities and "Catholic Questions" that can be shared with friends and family.

‘Laudato Si” at one year: Catholics inspired to act on climate change

Dioceses across the U.S. plus efforts abroad are making churches more eco-friendly following last year's encyclical on "Care for Our Common Home."

Xavier student aces ACT exam

She is the second student in the last several years to achieve such a feat.

Kino Institute grads sent forth to witness to Christ, serve the Church

Two years of intense studies and hard work paid off for 100 local Catholics.

Ordination prep ramps up for seminarian duo

Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted admitted Nathaniel Glenn and Gabriel Terrill as candidates for priestly ordination during Mass at the Diocesan Pastoral Center, meaning they have four years of academic, spiritual and practical preparation ahead of them.

Too many couples do not understand marriage is for life, pope says

"The crisis of marriage is because people do not know what the sacrament is, the beauty of the sacrament; they do not know that it is indissoluble, that it is for one's entire life," he said. "It's difficult."

The Big Haul for St. Vincent de Paul [VIDEO]

Whether you're adding an item or more to a food donation bin, coordinating your own food drive or donating money to St. Vincent de Paul, there are plenty of ways to #BeASummerActionHero.

We must recognize dignity of all, Orlando bishop says at prayer vigil

"We come not as different religions but one in the Lord," said the Orlando Bishop said at an interfaith prayer vigil. Others in Florida and Texas allowed mourners to pray for Orlando in a special way and recognize the dignity of all people as children of God.