Not so much anymore but some years ago in my homeland there was a habit, something called 'casamiento de apuro,' a marriage in haste because the baby is coming and to cover socially the honor of the family. There, they weren't free and it happened many times this marriage is null. As a bishop I forbade my priests to do this.
Pope FrancisLife rejuvenates and acquires energy when it multiplies: It is enriched, not impoverished.
Pope FrancisBe dispensers of God's grace, not controllers. Don't be the Holy Spirit's customs agents.
Pope FrancisIt is important to integrate immigrants into society and to welcome them in the church community
Pope FrancisAccompanying the people in their growth through good times and also through their difficulties, accompanying people in their joy and in their bad moments, in their difficulties when there is no work, ill health and the challenge of the Church.
Pope Francis