This morning in Rome, Pope Francis issued a Letter to Families. In the letter, he urged Catholics to pray for the upcoming Extraordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, which will open in October 2014. The Synod is being convened to discuss the theme of “pastoral challenges to the family in the context of evangelization.” Here is the English translation of the Holy Father’s letter. Dear families, With this letter, I wish, as it were, to come into your... Read more