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Amoris Laetitia

Copies of Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation "Amoris Laetitia" ("The Joy of Love") at the document's release at the Vatican April 8, 2016. (CNS/Paul Haring)
Copies of Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation "Amoris Laetitia" ("The Joy of Love") at the document's release at the Vatican April 8, 2016. (CNS/Paul Haring)

Read all of NCR's coverage of Pope Francis' post-synodal apostolic exhortation, Amoris Laetitia, on love in the family.

Book collects conference discussions on applying 'Amoris Laetitia' in US

by Joshua J. McElwee
Apr 20, 2018

The organizers of a 2017 conference of bishops and theologians to examine how Pope Francis' family life exhortation could be applied at the local level have put together a volume collecting the participants' discussions.

Cardinal critics of Francis reaffirm no Communion for divorced, remarried

by Joshua J. McElwee
Apr 7, 2018

Cardinals Raymond Burke and Walter Brandmüller, two of the four cardinals who openly challenged Pope Francis in 2016 over his apostolic exhortation Amoris Laetitia, approved a new declaration April 7 in Rome.

7 takeaways from hosting 'Amoris Laetitia' theology seminars for 47 US bishops

by James F. Keenan
Mar 1, 2018

I traveled with pastoral leaders and theologians across the U.S. to assist our bishops in discussing Pope Francis' 2016 apostolic exhortation on family life. Let me offer you seven takeaways.

47 bishops to take part in theology seminars on 'Amoris Laetitia'

by Joshua J. McElwee
Feb 12, 2018

A series of daylong seminars will be led by a team of theologians and bishops, aimed at helping U.S. bishops better implement Pope Francis' exhortation on family life.

Cupich says 'Amoris Laetitia' changes how church teaches families, by learning

by Joshua J. McElwee
Feb 9, 2018

Conference revisits 'Amoris Laetitia'

by Thomas Reese, Religion News Service
Oct 10, 2017

'Amoris Laetitia' conference signals big changes, highlights problems left

by Michael Sean Winters
Oct 10, 2017

Conference on 'Amoris Laetitia' was dialogical, grounded in reality

by Michael Sean Winters
Oct 9, 2017

What I learned from organizing, participating in Boston's 'Amoris Laetitia' event

by James F. Keenan
Oct 9, 2017

Bishops deliberate whether one rule applies to all divorced people after 'Amoris Laetitia'

by Joshua J. McElwee
Oct 6, 2017

Conference weighs how 'Amoris Laetitia' rejects 'infantilization of laity'

by Joshua J. McElwee
Oct 5, 2017

'Amoris Laetitia' controversy predates the document itself

by Michael Sean Winters
Oct 4, 2017

Bishops, theologians gather to consider US implementation of 'Amoris Laetitia'

by Joshua J. McElwee
Oct 3, 2017

'Filial correction' of pope marked by glaring hypocrisy, risible accusations

by Stephen Walford
Sep 28, 2017

Europe's bishops still at odds over how to apply 'Amoris Laetitia'

by Jonathan Luxmoore
Feb 22, 2017

Vatican cardinal: 'Amoris Laetitia' allows some remarried to take Communion

by Joshua J. McElwee
Feb 14, 2017

German bishops plan guidelines for divorced, remarried

by Christa Pongratz-Lippitt
Dec 21, 2016

Academics claim 'Amoris Laetitia' has left church like a ship without a rudder

by Joshua J. McElwee
Dec 9, 2016

Vatican officials warn against division over 'Amoris Laetitia'

by Christa Pongratz-Lippitt
Dec 5, 2016

Despite cardinals' challenge, 'Amoris Laetitia' is clear about mercy

by Phyllis Zagano
Nov 30, 2016

Soon-to-be cardinal lauds Francis' focus on the pastoral dimension

by Joshua J. McElwee
Nov 17, 2016

Bishops need shared approach to 'Amoris Laetitia,' new cardinal says

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service
Nov 16, 2016

Four cardinals openly challenge Francis over 'Amoris Laetitia'

by Joshua J. McElwee
Nov 14, 2016

Theologians praise San Diego's pioneering synod

by Dan Morris-Young
Nov 4, 2016

San Diego's next synod to focus on young adults

by Amy Morris-Young
Nov 2, 2016

San Diego diocesan synod seeks to put 'Amoris Laetitia' into action

by Amy Morris-Young, Dan Morris-Young
Oct 31, 2016

San Diego diocese gets ready for synod on family life

by Dan Morris-Young
Oct 27, 2016

New Cardinal Farrell: Amoris Laetitia is 'the Holy Spirit speaking'

by Joshua J. McElwee
Oct 14, 2016

German canon lawyer wants pope to clarify guidelines for divorced, remarried Catholics

by Christa Pongratz-Lippitt
Oct 14, 2016

Cardinal Wuerl: Amoris Laetitia is 'consensus document,' rooted in tradition

by Joshua J. McElwee
Oct 4, 2016

US bishops carefully unpacking, teaching Amoris Laetitia, report says

by Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News Service
Sep 28, 2016

Editorial: Guidelines point to Amoris Laetitia's intent

by NCR Editorial Staff
Sep 17, 2016

Pope praises Argentine bishops' guidelines on helping divorced, remarried couples

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service
Sep 12, 2016

In Amoris Laetitia, Francis' model of conscience empowers Catholics

by Michael G. Lawler, Todd A. Salzman
Sep 7, 2016

Vatican newspaper: 'Amoris Laetitia' is authoritative church teaching

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service
Aug 23, 2016

Signers of document critiquing 'Amoris Laetitia' revealed

by Joshua J. McElwee
Jul 22, 2016

Cowardice in the anti-Francis brigade

by Michael Sean Winters
Jul 12, 2016

'Amoris Laetitia' at three months: Communion question still debated

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service
Jul 7, 2016

Cardinal Schonborn on 'Amoris Laetitia'

by Michael Sean Winters
Jul 7, 2016

Chaput to chair U.S. bishops' working group on Amoris Laetitia implementation

by Brian Roewe
Jun 1, 2016

Archbishop Kurtz: 'Amoris Laetitia' a call to find new ways to walk with people

by Tom Roberts
May 18, 2016

After 'Amoris Laetitia,' what's next?

by Pat Perriello
May 3, 2016

'Amoris Laetitia' is a disappointment overall

by Pat Perriello
Apr 22, 2016

Study guide for 'Amoris Laetitia'

by Thomas Reese
Apr 21, 2016

Reactions to 'Amoris Laetitia': A leap or baby step?

by Tom Roberts, NCR Staff
Apr 21, 2016

Pope offers compelling vision of love

by Julie Hanlon Rubio
Apr 19, 2016

Pope's written words have significance beyond family life

by Joseph Curran
Apr 18, 2016

The joy of love -- but not for everybody

by Brian Cahill
Apr 16, 2016

German group at family synod finds their suggestions in pope's exhortation

by Christa Pongratz-Lippitt
Apr 15, 2016

Post-synod exhortation is uplifting, but is disheartening to LGBT Catholics

by Christine Schenk
Apr 14, 2016

Doctrine Serves Whom?

by Ken Briggs
Apr 13, 2016

Part 4: Reactions to pope's reflection on family life

by NCR Staff
Apr 13, 2016

Part 3: Reactions to pope's reflection on family life

by NCR Staff
Apr 12, 2016

'Amoris Laetitia,' Francis' pontificate are not 'business as usual,' says Seattle priest

by Elizabeth A. Elliott
Apr 11, 2016

Quotes from church leaders and observers on papal exhortation

by Catholic News Service
Apr 11, 2016

African theologian responds to 'Amoris Laetitia'

by Joshua J. McElwee
Apr 11, 2016

Part 2: Reactions to pope's reflection on family life

by NCR Staff
Apr 11, 2016

Chicago archbishop says pope makes clear doctrines are to serve people

by Elizabeth A. Elliott
Apr 8, 2016

Reactions to pope's reflection on family life

by NCR Staff
Apr 8, 2016

Francis' exhortation a radical shift to see grace in imperfection, without fearing moral confusion

by Joshua J. McElwee
Apr 8, 2016

'Amoris Laetitia': Start with Chapter 4

by Thomas Reese
Apr 8, 2016

'Amoris Laetitia': Francis challenges the church

by Michael Sean Winters
Apr 7, 2016

Rebutting the prebuttals of 'Amoris Laetitia'

by Michael Sean Winters
Apr 7, 2016

Vatican guide says Francis' family document puts doctrine 'at service of pastoral mission'

by Joshua J. McElwee
Apr 6, 2016

Six things to look for in 'Amoris Laetitia'

by Thomas Reese
Apr 5, 2016

Francis' widely anticipated document on family life to be published April 8

by Joshua J. McElwee
Mar 31, 2016