Baptism
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Adults from Afghanistan, Iran, prepare to be baptized as Catholics in Vienna
Some have had ‘very deep religious experiences.’ Read more
Godfather ban: Sicilian Catholic diocese suspends naming of godparents at baptism for 3 years
A decree issued by the archbishop of Catania came into full effect this month. Read more
Philippine Catholic Church inks documents with nationalist Church for reconciliation, common baptism
The Church leaders vowed that through “spiritual ecumenism,” they would encourage joint activities in prayer services, such as the celebration... Read more
Pandemic forces Pope Francis to cancel annual baptism ceremony in Sistine Chapel
Pope Francis will not baptize babies in the Sistine Chapel this Sunday due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
Children who faced abortion baptized in Spain
Fourteen children whose mothers considered abortion were baptized last month in Madrid by the city’s archbishop, Cardinal Carlos Osoro. Read more
Fort Worth Bishop Olson apologizes for ‘horrible effects’ of invalid baptisms
An Oklahoma City priest who discovered he was invalidly baptized as a child received that invalid sacrament from a deacon... Read more
Invalidly baptized Oklahoma priest baptized and ‘re-ordained’
In the second known instance in the United States, a man who believed himself to be a validly baptized Catholic... Read more
My baptism was valid...right?
Last week, the news broke that Father Matthew Hood of the Archdiocese of Detroit had this summer learned that he... Read more
Detroit man thought he was a priest. He wasn't even a baptized Catholic
Father Matthew Hood of the Archdiocese of Detroit thought he became a priest in 2017. He hadn't even been baptized. Read more
Catholic Church in Belgium sees rise in adult baptisms
The Catholic Church in Belgium has reported a significant rise in adult baptisms. Read more
Pope Francis baptizes conjoined twins separated in Rome
Pope Francis has baptized twins who were born conjoined at the head and were separated at the Vatican’s pediatric hospital. Read more
Vatican: Baptisms administered 'in name of the community' are invalid
The Vatican’s doctrinal office issued Thursday a clarification on the sacrament of baptism, stating changes to the formula to emphasize... Read more
Holy water and Super Soakers don't mix, priests say
After photos appearing to depict blessings or baptisms by water gun went viral online, several priests cautioned that Catholics should... Read more
French bishops approve removing parents’ gender from baptismal forms
The French Catholic bishops’ conference permanent council has approved a recommendation to remove references to the sex of parents on... Read more
Pope Francis: It is beautiful when babies cry at Mass
Pope Francis baptized 32 babies in the Sistine Chapel Sunday, telling parents not to worry if their children cry at... Read more
Baptismal record for same-sex couples causes controversy in Colombia
The recent baptism of a child raised by a same-sex couple has caused a controversy in Colombia, after a parish... Read more
Children must see the faith lived at home, pope tells parents
At Mass in the Sistine Chapel Sunday, Pope Francis baptized 27 babies, reminding their parents that the first space in... Read more
Infant baptism violates human rights, says former Irish president
Former Irish President Mary McAleese has said that the baptism of infants is a form of coercion, calling on the... Read more
The Holy Spirit makes our works effective, Pope Francis says
The Holy Spirit helps Catholics to do good works by giving them the gifts they need to be effective 'salt... Read more
Pope Francis decries 'spiral of violence' in Middle East
Expressing his sorrow for those who have lost their lives, Pope Francis Wednesday called for peace and dialogue in the... Read more
