To mark Easter weekend, Le Monde traces the history of this symbol-laden ritual.

34 The rites for these stages are to be found ... and with good reason are accepted as brothers by the children of the Catholic Church." 81 "Baptism therefore constitutes the sacramental bond ...

The Catholic Church in France will welcome a record number of adults into the faith this weekend with strong growth in the ...

The papacy of Pope Francis ended with the same core doctrine for LGBTQ+ people that he inherited: The Catholic Church still ...

Individuals preparing catechumens for baptism should follow the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) as prescribed by the Catholic Church. The RCIA proposes three scrutinies — the first, ...

During the Chrism Mass on April 14, 2025 at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, Cardinal Robert W. McElroy (at center ...

Francis advocated for the powerless, for those who have so little and yet are villainized by people in positions of authority ...

Easter Sunday in Kuching brought a vibrant atmosphere of faith, family, and renewal to St Joseph’s Cathedral, as Christians gathered to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Easter Mass, ...

A few months later, in August, she signed up for the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA). She will be confirmed this Easter as she need not get baptized because the Catholic Church ...

Francis even changed the church’s stance on the death penalty, calling it “inadmissible.” Still, the pope’s legacy took a hit ...