The Joy of Love On Love in the Family

With The Joy of Love: On Love in the Family, Pope Francis has drawn on years of the Church¿s work on the family, most especially the 2014 and 2015 synods of bishops. In nine chapters, the Holy Father draws from the wisdom of Church teaching and dialogue from the recent synods to present a complete message on the most profound human community, the family. He discusses the challenges that families face in today¿s world, such as extreme poverty and secularization. He also celebrates the most precious tradition of marriage and the gift of children while recognizing that the Church must not neglect to address the pastoral needs of our time.