MOSCOW, Russia (CNA) -- A definition of marriage as between a man and a woman is among several amendments to the Russian constitution proposed by president Vladimir Putin.

ARLINGTON, Va. -- It’s sometimes said that life is a journey. For Karla and Jason De Los Reyes, preparing for their new life together involved a literal journey — travelling 120 kilometres on foot along the Camino de Santiago in the days leading up to their wedding in Spain.

Marriage seems to agree with George and Olive Heron. How else do you explain having stayed true to their vows for 71 years?

MANILA, Philippines -- A Philippine church official has expressed surprise over the speedy acceptance of a bill in the country's parliament that would legalize divorce.

OTTAWA - Canadian married couples with children are a pretty happy lot — at least more happy than their unmarried counterparts.

WASHINGTON – A new study found that in 11 countries across the globe, cohabiting couples have more doubts about their relationship lasting and give less importance to their relationship than married couples do.

When 20-year-old Ruth Savidge meets a guy, several questions run through her mind before she even begins to consider dating him.

For 60 years, David and Jeannette Brown have made beautiful music together.

VATICAN – Unity and fidelity are indispensable cornerstones of Christian marriage, Pope Francis said.

Stan Surman has officially been retired for more than 20 years, but not when it comes to his work at church.

OTTAWA – Most young Canadians aged 20-34 are neither married nor co-habitating, and the proportion of those remaining alone is growing, according to a new study by Cardus.

It wasn’t anything out of the ordinary. I was standing in his dining room, watching him make his family laugh. He was kind to his parents and he was helpful to his sister. Most important, he was the same person to them as he was to me. And I thought to myself, “I’m going to marry him someday.” 

BARRY'S BAY, Ont. – Every week, Kayla Pires travels 70 kilometres to St. Hedwig’s Parish in Barry’s Bay, Ont., so she can learn more about her faith. 

VATICAN – The Sixth Commandment's mandate against adultery is a call to fidelity that applies not only to married couples, but to all Christians called to love others through their vocation, Pope Francis said.

VATICAN – Every heart longs for unconditional love and fidelity, Pope Francis said.