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“Fornication is carnal union between an unmarried man and an unmarried woman. It is gravely contrary to the dignity of persons and of human sexuality which is naturally ordered to the good of spouses and the generation and education of children. Moreover, it is a grave scandal when there is corruption of the young.” (CCC 2353)
New survey finds married couples had more confidence in the lasting quality of their relationships than those who were living together.
The median age of marriage in the United States is on the rise, and the percentage of cohabiting Americans is also climbing.
NEWS ANALYSIS: The guidelines anchor Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation firmly in the context of settled Church teaching, with respect to issues like reception of Communion by couples in irregular unions.
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The lineamenta is composed of the concluding report from the 2014 synod and 46 questions to be delivered to Church leaders worldwide.
A more detailed report of the document will be published after another round of discussion.
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