Baptism was instituted ... The holding of the priest's stole to signify our reception into the Church; 4. The anointing to signify the strength given by the Sacrament; 5. The giving of the ...

An Alcester grandmother has spoken of her shock after her home was broken into and thousands of pounds’ worth of jewellery ...

Turns out the most impossible mission wasn’t saving the world, it was keeping a straight face during our interviews with the ...

A white surplice, a loose linen or cotton vestment worn over the rochet, symbolizes the white robe of baptism and rebirth ... successor of St. Peter. A red stole with golden embroidery is worn ...

Qualities of humility, clarity and servant leadership are early signs that Pope Leo is charting a unifying path.

In a new engagement, Kate Middleton and Prince Williams, embarked for Scotland to fulfill a special duty. As patron of the Royal Navy from 2021, the Princess of Wales had the impo ...

Pope Leo XIV, history’s first American pope, vowed yesterday to work for unity so that the Catholic Church becomes a symbol of peace in the world. The Catholic leader spoke in a message of communion ...

A treasure trove of true stories from Tasmania’s penal colony days has been mined for a moving musical by Mick Thomas and friends.

The surge in baptisms in France began in 2023, two years after the end of the lockdown, which happens to be exactly the prescribed length of preparation for adult baptism. Sonia Danizet Bechet ...

MESA, Ariz. (KTVK/KPHO/Gray News) - An Arizona high school senior says she’s ready to serve her country, but officials told her she can’t wear her military stole at graduation. Daniela Rascon ...