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Special Report: Getting Catholics to ‘I Do’

A nuptial Mass takes place at St. John Cantius Catholic Church in Chicago.
A nuptial Mass takes place at St. John Cantius Catholic Church in Chicago. (photo: Courtesy of Allison Girone @LatinMassPhotogragher)
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Over the past 50 years, sacramental marriages among U.S. Catholics have plummeted, leading to fewer baptisms and shrinking parishes. Yet, signs of hope remain. This special report explores the challenges Catholic singles face, creative matchmaking efforts, and how the Church is strengthening marriage preparation—helping more couples say “I do” in a lifelong covenant.

The Church calls us to chastity.

Can Catholics use DeepSeek AI?

Artificial Intelligence, AI, is emerging as one of the most influential technological developments in recent decades. Pope Francis has warned of its potential risks but also has lauded its potential benefits. China has now also weighed into AI with its own chatbot, DeepSeek. What should Catholics think? This week on Register Radio we are joined by Courtney Mares, Rome correspondent for Catholic News Agency. And then, the Register has been taking a close look at Marriage and Courtship. Register senior editor Jonathan Liedl tells us what we found.

Matthew Bunson, Shannon Mullen Register Radio
Scuola del Cuoio focuses on the craft of leathergoods.

Catholic Business Profile: Scuola del Cuoio

Located inside the Franciscan monastery of Santa Croce, it was founded in 1950 by Marcello Gori and his brother-in-law Silvano Casini to teach the art of leatherworking to World War II orphans.

Compiled by Solène Tadié Features

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