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Argentine archbishop defends baptism of child with lesbian parents

Apr 7, 2014

Archbishop Carlos Nanez of Cordoba, Argentina, explained that the recent baptism of a baby who is being raised by her... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on Dec. 4, 2013

Pope Francis: our faith is 'not an ornament'

Jan 15, 2014

By Elise Harris

During his general audience, Pope Francis continued his reflections on the Sacrament of Baptism, emphasizing that we are called to... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during his Wednesday audience on Oct. 2, 2013.

'Hand on the faith,' Pope instructs parents at baptism

Jan 12, 2014

During his homily at Sunday Mass, Pope Francis reminded parents who had brought their infants to be baptized of their... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on Nov. 27, 2013

Pope urges faithful to remember 'glorious hope' of Baptism

Jan 8, 2014

By Elise Harris

In his weekly general audience, Pope Francis reflected on the importance of the sacrament of Baptism, highlighting how it is... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in Saint Peter's Square during his General Audience on Nov. 13, 2013

Baptism is a 'bath of regeneration,' says Pope

Nov 13, 2013

By Elise Harris

During his general audience, Pope Francis devoted his reflections to the sacrament of Baptism, stating that it opens the door... Read more

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Change in baptismal rite emphasizes Church's identity

Aug 23, 2013

In one of his last acts as Pope, Benedict XVI approved changed wording in the rite of baptism which emphasizes... Read more

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Catholics, Reformed Christian groups acknowledge baptisms

Feb 5, 2013

Representatives of the U.S. bishops' conference and four Reformed Christian denominations have publicly affirmed that they recognize each other's baptisms... Read more