In the Roman liturgy the post- baptismal anointing ... and with good reason are accepted as brothers by the children of the Catholic Church." 81 "Baptism therefore constitutes the sacramental ...

For many faith leaders and congregants across Florida — particularly in churches with large Hispanic populations — the ...

The imposition of hands is rightly recognized by the Catholic tradition as the ... is celebrated separately from Baptism, as is the case in the Roman Rite, the Liturgy of Confirmation begins ...

Every year on March 17, the world turns a little greener—literally! From parades packed with leprechauns to rivers dyed ...

The head of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati has resigned. Pope Francis announced Wednesday he has accepted the resignation of ...

Today in Slovakia - all the top news from Thursday, wrapped up in one place! From Putin to Pope Francis On Valentine’s Day – whether by coincidence or design – Prime Minister Robert Fico will meet ...

The reports came from more than 100 episcopal conferences and Eastern Catholic churches, 17 dicasteries of the Roman curia, religious superiors ... rooted in our common baptismal dignity, to ...

In addition to Sr. Alina, there are two collaborators who help with the portal’s information service: editor, Maksym ...

Dr. Donna Orsuto If one thing became clear during the recent synod conversations across all continents and settings, it was ...

One expert on Orthodoxy observes that they “do not feel much need for universal representation” and have a “very degraded” view of the Roman Catholic Church—and thus the pope—due to ...

Denominations can form for any number of reasons: geography, time in history, disagreement on church government, administration of communion, baptism ... which spans denominations. ‘catholic’ here ...

The Vatican decided to restore the ancient practice of permanent deacons after the Second Vatican Council in 1967 but ...