Updated 02:48 AM EDT, Fri, Mar 29, 2024

Pope Francis Shares Marriage Advice to Engaged Couples at St. Peter's Square

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Almost 25,000 people from 28 different countries gathered at St. Peter's Square in Vatican City on Valentine's Day, where Pope Francis offered advice on maintaining a successful marriage to thousands of young engaged couples.

At the unprecedented event, the Pope answered questions from three couples who posed specific marriage-related concerns.

The first couple to speak explained how they had decided to get married, stating, "We didn't want to give in to the easy way of not committing," the man said, according to CNN.  The couple then asked the Pontiff to give advice on how to make a lasting marriage.

In response, Francis said that many today people are afraid to make "definite decisions" and long-lasting choices.

"Today, everything is changing rapidly and nothing lasts for long. This sort of mentality leads so many who are getting ready for marriage to say they will be together for as long as love lasts," which can lead to divorce," he said. "Love has to be built together. To build such a thing means to help your love grow," he said.

"Dear engaged people, you are getting ready to grow together, to build a home, to live together for good. Do not just base it on those feelings that come and go, but on the rock of true love that comes from God," he continued.

A second couple asked for the Pope's advice on living together. "Living together is an art. It's a patient art, it's a beautiful art, it's fascinating," Francis replied.

He also spoke of the importance of communication, respect and attention saying, "to request politely so that you enter with courtesy into the life of the other."

Francis joked about no one being perfect, saying, "The perfect family doesn't exist, nor the perfect husband nor wife. Let's not even talk about the perfect mother-in-law!"

He also shared a message on Twitter to encourage those who are in love to tie the knot, writing "Dear young people, don't be afraid to marry. A faithful and fruitful marriage will bring you happiness."

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