Baptism Archives

Diocese in India set to baptize over 200 adults at Easter

Church in Asia
Apr 20, 2019

In the Diocese of Vasai of India, more than 200 people are expected to be received into the Church through baptism.

As Mormons open Rome temple, doctrinal hiccups with Vatican endure

Church in Europe
Feb 13, 2019

Last month Rome became the location of Italy’s first Mormon temple, which sits just a few blocks from the Vatican, however, while the Mormon community says it is planning to partner with the Catholic Church on several social initiatives, what they aren’t saying is that technically speaking, the Vatican doesn’t even recognize the Church of Latter-Day Saints as Christian.

Pope baptizes babies, says faith must start at home

Vatican
Jan 13, 2019

Pope Francis celebrated Mass in the Sistine Chapel Sunday, where he marked the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, as he does every year, by baptizing infants and telling their parents that to pass on the faith, they must start at home by both giving a good example and teaching their children the basics.

Gift of baptism is to be cherished, pope says at audience

Catholic News Service, Vatican
May 16, 2018

Children have a right to be brought up in the Christian faith, Pope Francis said at the general audience.

Pope at general audience: Nothing can erase baptism

Catholic News Agency, Vatican
May 9, 2018

Pope Francis said Wednesday that nothing can take away a person’s baptism or the salvation and identity they gain as a child of God, which is why the Church only allows for the sacrament to be administered once.

Pope Francis: The Christian life is a battle against evil

Catholic News Agency, Vatican
Apr 25, 2018

On Wednesday, Pope Francis spoke about the temptations encountered in the Christian life, encouraging faithful not to be discouraged by the struggle, but to be reassured and strengthened by the prayers of the Church.