Baptism of the Lord
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Thousands gather at Jordan River with patriarch to mark baptism of Jesus
For 24 years, the Catholic community in the region has made a pilgrimage, gathering around its patriarch, to celebrate the... Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Francis baptizes 16 babies in the Sistine Chapel
On the feast of the Baptism of the Lord, the pope baptized 16 babies and presided over Mass beneath Michelangelo’s... Read more
Pope Francis: God’s justice frees us from the snares of evil
On the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, the pope said in his Angelus address that “Jesus reveals God’s... Read more
Pope Francis: Celebrate the date of your baptism like a birthday
On the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord on Jan. 8, the pope baptized 13 babies and presided over... Read more
The Final Dispatch of Father Hudgins, a Lansing priest who died in a road accident
Father David Hudgins, a priest of the Diocese of Lansing, penned an article for publication in his parish bulletin shortly... Read more
Priest denounces Spanish Caritas for Christological error
Father Antonio María Domenech Guillén, a priest of the Diocese of Cuenca, harshly criticized Spanish Caritas for writing “nonsense” about... Read more
Pope Francis appeals for end to violence in Kazakhstan
He called for dialogue in Sunday Angelus address. Read more
Pope Francis baptizes babies in Sistine Chapel for 1st time since COVID-19 declared a pandemic
The pope baptized 16 babies in the Sistine Chapel. Read more
Franciscan friars return to site of Christ's baptism after 50 years
For the first time in over 54 years, the Franciscan friars of the Custody of the Holy Land were able... Read more
