Pope Leo XIV begins his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Oct. 21, 2026. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez) VATICAN CITY — Marriage requires more than physical attraction, Pope Leo XIV said in his first weekly general audience since undergoing lung cancer surgery, emphasizing that authentic love involves mutual self-giving, fidelity and a […]
Pope Leo XIV smiles and waves from the popemobile while riding around St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican before his weekly general audience Oct. 21, 2026. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez) By Josephine Peterson, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Marriage requires more than physical attraction, Pope Leo XIV said in his first weekly general audience […]
Jenna Marie Cooper writes Question Corner for OSV News (OSV photo) Q: I have a question about the rules and teachings around Catholic marriage for persons with some mild intellectual disability and English language abilities: Can they be married in the Catholic Church? I’m sure you could answer by saying it depends on the individual […]