# Cardinal Lacroix: Church must be present for families

> Cardinal Lacroix urges Church to be present for families amid life's challenges.
- Title: Cardinal Lacroix: Church must be present for families
- Summary: Cardinal Lacroix urges Church to be present for families amid life's challenges. Cardinal Lacroix says Church must be welcoming and present for families, not…
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- Source: Vaticannews — https://vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-10/amoris-laetitia-vatican-press-conference-12-october-2026.html
- Author: Vatican News
- Published: 2026-10-12T14:39:35.605+00:00
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- Topics: cardinal lacroix, amoris laetitia, vatican press conference, family, pope leo xiv, church, pastoral support, marriage challenges, religion, world
## Vatican press briefing
The Vatican held a press briefing on October 12th to discuss 'Ten Years After Amoris laetitia: Proclaiming the Gospel with Families Today'.
## Participants at briefing
Pope Leo XIV, Eastern Church leaders, bishops, married couples and experts attended the briefing.
## Father Costa's reflections
Father Costa noted a 'rich and frank' exchange of experiences helping participants reconsider pastoral approaches.
## Marriage challenges
Participants discussed how economic insecurity and family pressures make marriage difficult to contemplate.
## Cohabitation concerns
Cohabitation reflects developing commitment for some or personal fears for others, not ideal marriage preparation.
## Cardinal Lacroix on family presence
Cardinal Lacroix said the Church must be welcoming, present and listen to families to give hope.

> We must be present and go out to families
## Church mission
The whole Church, including families and couples, must share and invite others to faith.
## Pope's surgery impact
Pope Leo XIV's surgery delayed the synthesis report publication but he will review it before finalizing.
## Concluding activities
Cardinal Tagle will preside over the concluding Mass on Wednesday due to Pope's hospitalization.
## Key takeaway

Cardinal Lacroix says Church must be welcoming and present for families, not just large programs.