The Archdiocese of Louisville has issued a new set of guidelines to help parishes and families navigate the preparation and ...

Soon-to-be new Catholics in the Diocese of Brooklyn say it was loved ones who led them toward the decision to join the faith.

Shia LaBeouf was ordered to take a drug test on the spot and to return to rehab after the actor was arrested in New Orleans.

A man’s decision not to attend his godchild’s baptism because of a long-planned sports commitment has been applauded online. The original poster (OP), user MaybeThisTimeIllWin, shared his dilemma on ...

A recent update to the “General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints” provides guidance for baptism and confirmation preparation meetings (see 12.1.8). While some wards ...

Millions of Christians have celebrated Timket, the Ethiopian Epiphany, throughout the East African country, with lively traditional singing, rhythmic dancing and communal celebrations. In Batu, a town ...

Throughout the world, there continues a long-standing, systemic and overlooked severe restriction on children’s rights with regard to religion. This warrants, but has yet to receive, serious ...

When Jesus came to John to be baptized, Matthew tells us, “John tried to prevent him, saying, ‘I need to be baptized by you, and yet you are coming to me?’ ” John’s hesitance makes perfect sense. His ...

One of the things we know for certain about Jesus is that he was baptized by John. We're sure of it because it embarrassed the early church, making Jesus appear as John's disciple, yet it was too well ...

A Christian pilgrim gestures after dipping in the water April 10 at the baptismal site known as Qasr el-Yahud on the Jordan River near the West Bank city of Jericho. (CNS photo/Debbie Hill) BETHANY ...

The Church of England’s canon law decrees that babies should be christened within a fortnight of birth. Parents are prone to stretch the deadline a bit, but now the whole practice is under fire. Three ...