Essen is the 1st diocese in Germany to take the step. Read more
A Catholic priest in Phoenix has apologized, asked forgiveness, and resigned as parish pastor after a determination that he had... Read more
Father David Hudgins, a priest of the Diocese of Lansing, penned an article for publication in his parish bulletin shortly... Read more
The pope baptized 16 babies in the Sistine Chapel. Read more
Some have had ‘very deep religious experiences.’ Read more
A decree issued by the archbishop of Catania came into full effect this month. Read more
The Church leaders vowed that through “spiritual ecumenism,” they would encourage joint activities in prayer services, such as the celebration... Read more
Pope Francis will not baptize babies in the Sistine Chapel this Sunday due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
Fourteen children whose mothers considered abortion were baptized last month in Madrid by the city’s archbishop, Cardinal Carlos Osoro. Read more
An Oklahoma City priest who discovered he was invalidly baptized as a child received that invalid sacrament from a deacon... Read more
In the second known instance in the United States, a man who believed himself to be a validly baptized Catholic... Read more
Last week, the news broke that Father Matthew Hood of the Archdiocese of Detroit had this summer learned that he... Read more
Father Matthew Hood of the Archdiocese of Detroit thought he became a priest in 2017. He hadn't even been baptized. Read more
The Catholic Church in Belgium has reported a significant rise in adult baptisms. Read more
Pope Francis has baptized twins who were born conjoined at the head and were separated at the Vatican’s pediatric hospital. Read more
The Vatican’s doctrinal office issued Thursday a clarification on the sacrament of baptism, stating changes to the formula to emphasize... Read more
After photos appearing to depict blessings or baptisms by water gun went viral online, several priests cautioned that Catholics should... Read more
The French Catholic bishops’ conference permanent council has approved a recommendation to remove references to the sex of parents on... Read more
Pope Francis baptized 32 babies in the Sistine Chapel Sunday, telling parents not to worry if their children cry at... Read more
The recent baptism of a child raised by a same-sex couple has caused a controversy in Colombia, after a parish... Read more