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VATICAN CITY -- Less than a week before embarking on a seven-day visit to South America, Pope Francis said he would go to Chile and Peru as a pilgrim and share the Gospel's message of hope and...
Baptism "grafts" believers "as a living member onto Christ and his church," Pope Francis said.
Celebrating our baptismal day helps place our faith in the context of our life.
Baptism marks the beginning of a life of faith, not the end.
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Baptism is no mere "formality" in Christian life. "It is an act that touches the depths of our existence," Pope Francis remarked in January 2014, speaking four days before the feast of the Baptism of the Lord,...
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In a society known for celebrating just about anything -- July 1 is International Joke Day and there are two National Doughnut Days -- it's a bit surprising that more Catholics don't commemorate their baptismal day.
Many of...
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The Catholic practice of baptizing infants is an "immemorial tradition of the church" according to the Catechism of the Catholic Church (No.1252).
Documents exist from as early as the second century that explain the practice, calling infants "children...
SANTIAGO, Chile (CNS) -- The playground at the Salesian-run school is filled with children in brightly colored swimsuits, laughing and screaming as young Catholic volunteers spray them with water in the 100-degree summer sunshine.
The children range in age from...
BALTIMORE -- The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit struck down a Baltimore ordinance that would have forced pro-life pregnancy centers in the city to post signs stating they do not provide or refer for abortions or...
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VATICAN CITY -- Because everyone has a right to life, liberty and personal security, nations must find nonviolent solutions to conflict and difficulties, Pope Francis said.
A culture of peace "calls for unremitting efforts in favor of disarmament...
“Your Struggle Is Mine,” an ecumenical service of prayer for Christian Unity and Justice in Society, will take place Thursday, Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 2800 Duncan Road, Wilmington.
Members of the Churches of Western...
Dialog reporter
A few games were played last week coming out of the Christmas break, but the winter weather forced the postponement of several contests involving Catholic schools. The various teams are hoping for better treatment by Mother Nature this...