The Christian Century

Could baptizing children of gay couples become a new battleground?

(RNS) Despite numerous controversies over dismissing gay Catholics from church posts and the U.S. hierarchy’s campaign against same-sex marriage, Catholic leaders have carefully, if quietly, avoided ...
WSPA

More than 100 students baptized without parents’ permission at North Carolina school

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — A North Carolina school apologized after baptizing more than 100 children without their parents’ permission, according to the Fayetteville Observer. Northwood Temple ...
The Fayetteville Observer

100 children were baptized at a Fayetteville school; it came as a surprise to some parents

A baptism is one of the most important sacraments in nearly all Christian denominations. Usually, family members of the new convert like to be there for the event. Some parents of students at ...
National Catholic Register

Pope Francis: Celebrate the Date of Your Baptism Like a Birthday

Pope Francis baptized babies in the Sistine Chapel on Sunday and encouraged parents to teach their children to celebrate their baptism anniversary each year. On the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord on ...
National Catholic Register

Pope Francis Baptizes Babies in Sistine Chapel for 1st Time Since COVID-19 Declared a Pandemic

Pope Francis baptized babies in the Sistine Chapel on Sunday for the first time since the worldwide outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. The Pope baptized 16 babies on Jan. 9, the Feast of the ...
Newsweek

Mom Insisting on Kids’ Baptism Against Atheist Dad’s Wishes Sparks Debate

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A married mother-of-two has sparked heated discussion online after ...