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Pope Leo XIV Defines Marriage as ‘True Love’ and Champions Family Unity

The Pope portrayed families as crucibles of peace, further highlighting elders’ role in nurturing faith

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Overview

  • Celebrating the Giubileo delle famiglie on June 1 at St. Peter’s, Pope Leo XIV called marriage “the canon of true love between a man and a woman” characterized by total, faithful and fruitful commitment.
  • He urged parents to model consistency in their behavior, educating children toward freedom through disciplined obedience and seeking their well-being.
  • Children were encouraged to express gratitude to their parents for the gift of life and the daily blessings it provides.
  • Grandparents and elderly faithful received a special exhortation to watch over younger generations with wisdom, humility, compassion and patience gained over the years.
  • The address framed a united family as both a sign of societal peace and a privileged setting to encounter Jesus and pass faith from one generation to the next.