Above: Couples for Christ (CFC) NC Members attend their first Global Conference at Centro Mariopoli.
Members of Couples for Christ from the Diocese of Raleigh were among the thousands of pilgrims who gathered at St. Peter’s Square to attend the first General Audience of Pope Leo XIV on May 21, 2025.
With a message centered on hope, faith and spiritual renewal, the Holy Father signaled a commitment to build upon the pastoral foundation laid by Pope Francis, offering both continuity and new energy to the universal church.
As the pope started greeting all the faithful from each country that was represented, the crowd erupted with a loud roar when Couples for Christ was specifically mentioned by the Holy Father.
Couples for Christ (CFC) North Carolina members were part of a contingent of around 4,000 members from all around the world who participated in the first ever Couples for Christ Global Conference at the Centro Mariopoli in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, from May 16-18 and May 23-25.
The international Catholic community, which has presence in around 122 countries, is also celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Vatican’s recognition as a private international association of the lay faithful with pontifical rights.
For Couples for Christ and the thousands gathered in Rome, the message is clear: hope is alive, and the mission continues.
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