In his first baptismal ceremony as pope, Leo celebrated the Lord’s gift of faith to the children, saying that it gives sense ...

Pope Leo XIV baptized 20 infants, the children of Vatican employees, during Mass in the Sistine Chapel on Sunday for the ...

WORTHINGTON — As I write this faith column, it is Jan. 6, the day Christians observe as Epiphany, when we recall the Three ...

COMMENTARY: Baptism makes us missionary disciples in communion with God and each other. As children of God, we are sent out ...

Sunday Reflections. Baptism of the Lord year A. We are all priests, prophets and kings ✠ A reading from the holy Gospel, ...

The Gospel (Mat. 3:13-17) reveals that Jesus came to the Jordan to be baptised by John and to fulfil righteousness. Just then ...

When Jesus came to John to be baptized, Matthew tells us, “John tried to prevent him, saying, ‘I need to be baptized by you, ...

The use of fonts in Catholic churches grew out of a tradition in ancient Rome where the faithful would cleanse themselves in water-filled basins before entering a church. (Photos: Paula Katinas) ...

One of the most important events in the earthly life of Jesus took place when John the Baptist baptized Him. We know and trust God’s timing is perfect, and Jesus’ baptism occurred at the time God ...