Were a papal document forthcoming it could lead to a new and definitive papal teaching document on issues as polarizing as contraception, assisted procreation and palliative care.

The Irish-born American cardinal and former bishop of Dallas, Tex., is considered a big hitter in the Vatican because of the many important responsibilities that Pope Francis has entrusted to him in recent years.

Lisa Sowle Cahill, professor of moral theology at Boston College, talks about the legacy of “Amoris Laetitia” for young people and opponents of Pope Francis.

‘Amoris Laetitia’ is more than a theology for marriage and family life.

Speaking at a conference on family, sexuality and marriage, Pope Francis said wanting to go back to the way things were in the past is not Christian.

“There’s going to be a big gap in what our parishioners are going to know about what’s going on in the U.S. and throughout North America.”

Pope Francis’ teaching on the family hasn’t been fully embraced. This conference on “Amoris Laetitia” seeks to change that.

I’d like to propose a new way of celebrating this holiest of weeks, something that hopefully deepens our Catholic imaginations and prepares our hearts for the Easter season.

Pope Francis has asked several families to write the prayers and meditations for his Stations of the Cross service at Rome’s Colosseum on Good Friday.

A Reflection for the Wednesday of the Third Week of Lent, by Michael J. O’Loughlin