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Pope Leo XIV: Marital love is tireless and faithful
Pope Leo XIV declares marital love is tireless and faithful for a lifetime in new YOUCAT book foreword.
In brief
Pope Leo XIV declares marital love is tireless and faithful for a lifetime in new YOUCAT book foreword. Pope Leo XIV states marital love reflects God's eternal love and requires lifelong commitment in YOUCAT: Love Forever foreword. Originally reported by Vaticannews.
Pope Leo XIV greets newly-wed couple
Pope Leo XIV greets a newly-wed couple at the General Audience on September 9, 2026.
Pope Leo XIV pens YOUCAT foreword
Pope Leo XIV pens the foreword for a new edition of YOUCAT: Love Forever to accompany young people in reflecting on love, relationships, and marriage in the light of the Catholic faith.
Saint Augustine's quote
Saint Augustine said: 'Our hearts are restless until they rest in you, O God' (Confessions 1:1).
“Our hearts are restless until they rest in you, O God”
Marital love definition
True love between a man and a woman is a deep commitment to the other, a journey and a covenant for life.
God's love in marriage
Marriage reveals God's mystery when a man and a woman give themselves wholly to one another in love.
Lifelong commitment
True love is tireless and faithful for a lifetime, growing in the light of faith and reflecting God's selfless love.
Book's purpose
YOUCAT: Love Forever accompanies young people from over 30 countries on their journey to lifelong love.
What it means
Pope Leo XIV states marital love reflects God's eternal love and requires lifelong commitment in YOUCAT: Love Forever foreword.
