ROME: Pope Francis is seeking to encourage married couples, acknowledging that the pandemic has aggravated some family problems but urging couples to seek help and always remember three key words in a marriage: "Please, thanks and sorry." Francis penned a letter to married couples that was released Sunday, a Catholic feast day commemorating Jesus' family. In the letter, Francis said lockdowns and quarantines had forced families to spend more time together. "The breakdown of a marriage causes immense suffering, since many hopes are dashed, and misunderstandings can lead to arguments and hurts not easily healed," he said. He repeated a refrain he has often used when meeting with families and married couples, listing the three most important words in a marriage: "Please, thanks and sorry."

Source: Manila Times December 26, 2021 22:05 UTC