The White Sox-loving Pope may be poised to canonize a Catholic priest with deep ties to America’s pastime who could be 'a ...

To become a saint, however, miracles do need to be attested. One in Carlo’s canonisation process was the healing of a Costa Rican student from a bicycle accident in Italy after her mother prayed ...

The Confirmandi had been catechized and prepared for this Sacrament beginning in October 2024. Over the next two days, the Bishop also presided over the Confirmation celebrations at a combined service ...

That’s the best friend that he modeled: one who cares about your soul,’ says Christine Wohar, author of the book ‘Finding Frassati and Following His Path to Holiness.’ ...

The Via della Conciliazione, the grand avenue leading to St. Peter’s Square, was transformed on Sunday into a vibrant tapestry of color as part of the Historic Flower Festival.

The celebration of Confirmation during the Eucharist helps underline the unity of the sacraments of Christian initiation. 89 Cf. Roman Ritual , Rite of Confirmation ( OC ), Introduction 1.

Confirmation has typically been offered to children in the diocese between the ages of 12 and 16, which means some may be confirmed in 6th grade and as late as 10th grade — but the average age ...

Confirmation is one of the seven sacraments for Catholics where a baptized person affirms their commitment to God and the ...

Old-timers might recognize the name of the Jesuit who signed the certificate: Paul Molinari, S.J., was the postulator general ...

Ten adults received the Sacrament of Confirmation from Bishop Anton Teuma during the Pentecost vigil held on the parvis of Ta’ Pinu sanctuary. Five came from Qala parish, while two each were ...

Writers remember Edmund White: The chronicler, artist and patron saint of queer literature Colm Tóibín, Alan Hollinghurst, Olivia Laing Seán Hewitt and more reflect on White’s writing, sexual ...

A Christian holiday with pagan roots, the festival of St. John the Baptist – Porto’s patron saint – is celebrated with fireworks, balloons, and lots of grilled sardines.