“The laity is ever more needed in the accompaniment of families”

The Holy Father highlights the value of the two Synods dedicated to the family, which have helped to bring to light so many concrete challenges that families experience in today's society, and to address them decisively in some particular areas: preparation for marriage, accompaniment of young married couples, education, attention to the elderly, closeness to wounded families or those who, in new unions, wish to live the Gospel ideal to the full.