Baptism does what nothing else can. As Martin Luther said, by baptism “we are made holy and are saved, which no other kind of life, no work upon earth, can attain.” All of God’s promises come together ...

1213 Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua) , 4 and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism ...

The papal preacher urged cardinals and senior officials of the Roman Curia to remain firmly anchored in Christ through lives ...

Q. 641. Is the baptism valid if we say: "I baptize thee in the name of the Holy Trinity," without naming the The baptism is not valid if we say: "I baptize thee in the name of the Holy Trinity ...

At the end of 2023, the number of Catholics in the world reached 1.405 billion, up 1.15% from 1.389 billion Catholics at the ...

The Dawn of Christianity" exhibition has concluded at the Vatican, which launched on January 31st, achieving "exceptional success and attracting thousands of visitors from around the world." According ...

As the midday sun filtered through the colorful stained-glass windows depicting scenes from the Bible, including the crucifixion and resurrection, sounds of the organ filled the wooden sanctuary with ...

However, the Vatican's Statistical Yearbook of the Church said, 9.1 million people received their first Communion in 2023, up ...

What will we remember at the end of life’s journey? Are we choosing the better portion, when we turn from worry and ...

We love celebrating birthdays with our grandchildren. After the candles are blown out and we have all joined in singing ...

Christians should resist the temptation to be swayed by applause, popularity or approval, especially in a culture driven by ...