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World Meeting offers fun time set apart for kids

About 1,600 children and teenagers enjoyed the activities, games and music offered in the Youth Congress at the World Meeting of Families last week. See our photo gallery.

Lesson for synod seen in joy evident at World Meeting of Families

It's difficult to forget Pope Francis' passionate Sept. 26 speech, his gestures and the tone of his voice when he addressed the value of the family in Philadelphia.

Catholic feminist sees beauty of marriage and pitfalls of ‘Gospel of Me’

During college Helen Alvare, speaking at the World Meeting of Families, wanted the decade of fun she deserved. But seeing her family members care for one another opened her eyes to sacrificial love.

Jewish professor speaks of forgiveness in the family

After an argument, the husband must make the first move and say he's sorry -- and mean it -- said a World Meeting of Families presenter speaking on mercy in the Jewish and Christian traditions.

Expert: Healing possible for victims of domestic violence, and perps

A presenter at the World Meeting of Families said that based on a global estimate, as many as 135 million Catholic women today are victims of abuse at least once in their life.

Kids at World Meeting enjoy fun activities and meeting other kids

Youth congress participants soaked in live music, raised awareness of vocations and funds for CRS, and shared their excitement for seeing the pope and other young people.

Mormon families share strategies for family unity

In a session at the World Meeting of Families, Mormon children and their parents spoke about reading Scripture, playing games, and discussing life, together.

Queen of Peace Parish hosts Tennessee pilgrims during papal events

A couple opened their home for the weekend to 12 men and women, part of a group of 47 who came to the Ardsley parish. “We had bedding all over the place,” said Ray Re. "We consider them our dear friends now,” said his wife Beth.

Survey gives glimpse into how young Catholic families pray

A new survey finds 76 percent of young Catholics pray, but they do so individually, with only 7 percent praying as a family. Hispanics now make up a majority of Catholic families where the parents are ages 25-45.

Vatican: Pope didn’t endorse Kentucky clerk

A papal spokesman said Pope Francis had met with "several dozen persons" briefly at the invitation of the nunciature in Washington. Such greetings "occur on all papal visits and are due to the pope's characteristic kindness and availability."