A California pastor who helped organize a nationwide mass baptism event on Pentecost Sunday says that water baptisms and ...

The Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, recently ordained 12 new Catholic priests in a joyful Mass at its cathedral. It's the ...

Section: Kids' Chronicle Reading of May 14, 2025: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26 In this issue: Children’s story: Peter quotes Scripture and calls for Judas to be replaced Essay Question Bible Accent: The ...

Here is the full text of the homily from Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, delivered at the sixth Novendiales Mass on May 1.

Practiced by all Churches, baptism is a fundamental rite marking the entry into Christian life. While the majority are still given to young children, Catholics celebrate adult baptisms annually on ...

David Rives, a Christian author and columnist, reflects on Matthew 3:17, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." This verse is from the story of Jesus' baptism.

Representing Pope Francis, the top Vatican diplomat, Cardinal Pietro Parolin inaugurated and consecrated the Church of the Baptism of the Lord at Al-Maghtas, known in the Bible as Bethany Beyond ...

Baptism quotes from the Bible In the Bible, baptism identifies with Christ's death and resurrection. Several verses in the Bible talk about baptism. Below is a collection of baptism verses to guide ...

As for the verses that mentioned the baptism of entire households, the case made to counter this is that “household” can mean family adults and that only adults and children can believe and rejoice in ...

A new ruling by the Vatican ’s doctrine department has opened the door to Catholic baptism for transgender people and babies of same-sex couples. The new rules, dated October 31, come from a set ...