The many crises that families face are "caused by the rapid social and cultural changes" in society, Pope Benedict XVI said yesterday (January 14, 2011) in a speech to officials from the city and province of Rome and the Lazio region of Italy, according to the National Catholic Register website.
Passing legislation or adopting policies that recognize "forms of unions, which distort the essence and purpose of the family end up penalizing those who, with much effort, commit themselves to living a life whose bonds are marked by stable intimacy, have juridical guarantees, and are recognized publicly," he said.
While same-sex unions or same-sex "marriage" is not recognized in Italy, a number of city and regional governments -- including Rome's Lazio region -- have introduced registries for same-sex couples that are largely symbolic and have no legal consequences.
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There are many reasons that the family unit is under siege in this day and age. Hopefully, all Christian churches will try to work harder to help families strengthen the unit.
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