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 ...

Baptism is a significant moment in a Christian's life, marking the beginning of their journey in faith and their belonging to ...

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 ...

Lent, a solemn season in the Christian liturgical calendar, is often perceived as a time for individual repentance and prayer ...

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 ...