There is explicit testimony to this practice from the second century on, and it is quite possible that, from the beginning of the apostolic ... the Catholic Church. Justified by faith in Baptism ...

Following the historic appointment of Sister Simona Brambilla as head of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and ...

In an interview with Vatican News in Amman, Archbishop Giovanni Pietro Dal Toso, Apostolic Nuncio to Jordan, reflects on the ...

Pope Francis on Monday named the first woman to head a major Vatican office, appointing an Italian nun, Sister Simona Brambilla, to become prefect of the department responsible for all the Catholic ...

The celebration on 6 January is held in commemoration both of the holy birth of Jesus Christ (Nativity) and his baptism (Theophany) and is known as “Surb Tsnund” (Holy Birth and Revelation). This date ...

At the conclusion of the sacrament of Penance or the penitential rite, the priest may give the Apostolic pardon ... The Rites of the Catholic Church (=RCC), Rite of Baptism for Children, 21.1 ...

26:26–28), the Water of Baptism (John 3:5), the Apostolic Commission (John 20:19–23), and other incidents which given more literal construction form the basis of Catholic sacramental theology.

No text ever written can compare with the impact of the Nicene Creed in this way: Whenever the world’s two billion-plus Christians gather for their regular Communion services, most recite these ...

AMMAN - In February 2025, the halls of the Vatican Museums will unveil a unique exhibition,“Jordan: Dawn of Christianity / ...

The appointment marks a major step in Pope Francis’ aim to give women more leadership roles in governing the church.

Orthodox Christians participated in blessing of the waters ceremonies, while Catholics in the Vatican attended Mass in St.

In a viral clip, an unwed teenager is forced to apologize to her church congregation for her pregnancy, causing online debate ...