Today, February 8, has been designated as the International Day of Prayer for Victims of Human Trafficking. It is also the feast day of St. Josephine Bakhita, who is the patron of trafficking victims.

Pope Francis addressed thousands of international pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday, urging them not to turn the sacrament of confirmation into their “last rites” as Catholics but ...

Valentine's Day is this Sunday, Feb. 14. And you may be wondering: Who is St. Valentine? Why is he the patron saint of lovers?

Metro Various sects that fall under the umbrella of Christianity have their own unique traditions when it comes to the sacraments. Roman Catholics about to receive the sacrament of confirmation oft… ...

I was inspired to take the patron saint of Ireland, Brigid, for my confirmation name because she embodied so many connections to my grandmother Elizabeth, whose middle name was Bridget and who ...

The Catechism teaches us that, “by the sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit” (1285).

Vatican City, Oct 30, 2024 / 10:40 am. Pope Francis addressed thousands of international pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday, urging them not to turn the sacrament of confirmation into ...

The saint will act as a patron and guide to the person seeking confirmation. Candidates will usually devote time during their confirmation classes to choosing a saint who particularly inspires them.

Why did you pick your confirmation saint? That was the question put to the staff of America for an article published in May of this year . I sheepishly declined to participate because, frankly, I ...

"The problem," said the Bishop of Rome, "is how to ensure that the Sacrament of Confirmation is not reduced, in practice, to “last rites”, that is the Sacrament of “departure” from the Church." "It is ...

Today is Valentine's Day. You may be wondering: Who is St. Valentine? Why is he the patron saint of lovers?