Pope Francis clearly believes there are few, if any, simple “recipes” for what following a formed and informed conscience looks like.

Pope Francis’s apostolic exhortation, “Amoris Laetita," presents, at considerable length, his reflections and discernment based upon the two synods devoted to the Catholic understanding of marriage and family life.It is clear, even from a first reading, how closely the pope has ente

For many Catholics, discussions of gender and family can be painful.

“The Joy of Love experienced by families is also the joy of the Church.”

Pope Francis’s groundbreaking new document asks the church to meet people where they are and to consider the complexities of people’s lives, to consider the complexities of people’s lives and to respect people’s consciences.

“It deepens our appreciation of the beauty of marriage and family as a God-given gift.”