Stronger Marriages

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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is celebrating a joyful new chapter after welcoming her second child—a baby girl—into the world. Leavitt, 28, announced that she and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their daughter, Vivian, affectionately called “Vivi,” on May 1. The exciting news was shared in an Instagram post on May 7, where she…

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As marriage rates continue to decline across the United Kingdom, a leading Christian think tank is calling on churches to take a bold step: eliminate wedding fees for low-income couples in an effort to strengthen families and renew commitment to marriage. The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ), a London-based conservative think tank, is urging the…

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Contemporary Christian music star Forrest Frank is celebrating a joyful new season both at home and in his music, as he and his wife Grace Frank have welcomed their second child, a baby boy named Sonny Neil Frank. Frank shared the happy news with fans on Instagram, posting several tender photos of their growing family…

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Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of President Donald Trump, has announced his engagement to Bettina Anderson, sharing the joyful news in a moment that quickly captured national attention. The announcement came on Monday night, when political commentator Laura Loomer revealed that President Trump himself had shared the engagement at the White House. “President Trump…

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Actor and filmmaker Ed Burns believes one simple promise has helped keep his 22-year marriage to supermodel Christy Turlington strong — their “two-week rule.” The 57-year-old star, who’s been busy working on The Family McMullen — a sequel to his 1995 hit The Brothers McMullen — told Fox News Digital that no matter how busy…

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Sharon Osbourne is opening up about the heartbreaking final moments she shared with her late husband, rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, before his passing in July. In an emotional interview on “Piers Morgan Uncensored,” the 73-year-old recalled how the night before his death, Ozzy woke her up in the early morning hours. “He was up and…

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Vice President JD Vance has resoundingly dismissed any rumors of marital troubles with his wife, Usha. Rumors began of possible marital trouble when Turning Point USA CEO, Erika Kirk, introduced the Vice President during a Turning Point USA event. Images of Kirk hugging the Vice President in what some viewed as an intimate embrace sent…

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Michael J. Fox continues to face Parkinson’s disease with courage and humor—but he says his real strength comes from home. Surrounded by his wife and four children, the beloved actor recently shared how his family’s love remains his “superpower” as he lives with the degenerative disease he was diagnosed with at just 29 years old.…

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Melissa Joan Hart has built a career that’s spanned decades — from her breakout role on Clarissa Explains It All to her turn as Sabrina the Teenage Witch. But behind the cameras, the actress is most passionate about something far simpler: her faith, her family, and living out her values in everyday life. “Faith is…

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A recent statement from the Vatican rejected any affirming doctrinal stance towards polygamy and polyamory. The decree, issued in Italian, was entitled “U NA CARO [one flesh]: In Praise of Monogamy.” It stated that marriage requires “unity and indissolubility” and that a monogamous marriage “can be defined as the unique and exclusive union between one…

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