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Living the Fruits of the Holy Spirit Helps us Spread Holiness: Pope Francis at General Audience
During his general audience in the Vatican, Pope Francis spoke about the Holy Spirit, focusing on the fruits of being anointed with blessed oil in the sacraments of baptism and confirmation.
Thousands Gather at Jordan River with Patriarch to Mark Baptism of Jesus
For 2,000 years, since Jesus descended into the waters of the Jordan River to be baptized by John the Baptist, the river has been a pilgrimage site for Christians from around the world. And on the banks of that river, for the past 24 years, on the second Friday of January, the Catholic community in the region has undertaken a pilgrimage, gathering around its patriarch, to celebrate the baptism of Jesus.
Pope Francis: If You Don’t Know the Date of Your Baptism, Look it Up
Speaking from the window of the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace, the pope said on Jan. 7 that the anniversary of one’s baptism should be celebrated each year “like a birthday.”
Pope Francis Visits Pediatric Oncology Ward at Hospital, Baptizes Newborn Baby
While staying at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital where he is undergoing treatment for bronchitis, Pope Francis paid a visit Friday to the pediatric oncology ward and baptized a newborn patient.
Vatican Cardinal Intervenes against German Church’s Plan for Laity to Give Homily, Baptize
The Prefect of the Vatican Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments has intervened against the implementation of resolutions of the German Synodal Way that demand lay people should be able to regularly baptize and preach the homily at Holy Mass in churches across Germany.
Pope Francis: There is no Option to be Passive Catholics when it Comes to Evangelization
Pope Francis said Wednesday that there is no option to be “passive subjects” when it comes to evangelization because every baptized Catholic has a mission to actively proclaim the Gospel.
Celebrate the Date of Your Baptism Like a Birthday: Pope Francis
Pope Francis baptized babies in the Sistine Chapel on Sunday and encouraged parents to teach their children to celebrate their baptism anniversary each year.
Pope Francis Baptizes Babies in Sistine Chapel for 1st Time Since COVID-19 Pandemic
The pope baptized 16 babies in the Sistine Chapel.
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.
Pope Francis Baptizes Conjoined African Twins Separated in Rome
Pope Francis has baptized the African twins who were born conjoined at the head and were separated at the Vatican’s pediatric hospital.
Baptisms Administered "in name of the community" are Invalid: Vatican
The Vatican’s doctrinal office issued Thursday a clarification on the sacrament of baptism, stating changes to the formula to emphasize community participation are not permitted.
“The Eucharist is not the finality of baptism,” An African Missionary Cleric Reflects
Days after the recent Feast of the Baptism of the Lord that marked the conclusion of the Christmas season Sunday January 12, a missionary priest ministering in the West African nation of Togo has questioned the perception among a section of Christians that participating in Holy Mass is “the finality of baptism.”
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 Mass.
