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Learn what Catholic marriage is with Pope Pius XI.

For those of us reading this encyclical, our interest is not merely to contemplate history and see how the Popes were right about diagnosing the problems of modern society. For those among us who are married or are considering marriage as a future state of life, this encyclical will give a complete teaching about the true nature and meaning of marriage, the duties of married people, and the blessing God gives them through His sacrament, His graces, and His permitting them to participate in His creation and salvation of new souls. The encyclical is quite long, and goes through all the aspects of marriage, especially addressing the Modern errors but also, more generally, showing the great value and dignity marriage has in itself, for both individuals, families, and societies.