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Apostolic nuncio to Poland confers traditional Confirmation on 50 Catholics

Celebrations of the traditional rite of Confirmation are now extraordinary occurrences since the Vatican restricted the traditional sacraments under Pope Francis in 2021.

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Emily Mangiaracina

• May 4, 2026May 5, 2026

Carrie Prejean Boller’s husband confirmed into Catholic Church

‘To know that our family is being drawn closer to Christ and rooted more deeply in His Church is a gift beyond words,’ the former Miss California and outspoken critic of Israel said.

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Patrick Delaney

• Apr 20, 2026Apr 21, 2026

UK experiences surge of adult converts to Catholic faith

The sustained rise in adult initiation, including a 71% increase from the previous year in one diocese, is attracting media attention in Great Britain.

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Thomas Colsy

• Feb 26, 2026Feb 27, 2026

WATCH: USCCB ignores Bp. Strickland’s concerns about confirmation of homosexual ‘married’ ABC anchor

During the USCCB's meeting, Bishop Joseph Strickland urged the bishops to address Fr. James Martin's confirmation of openly gay ABC anchor Gio Benitez but was met with silence.

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Clare Marie Merkowsky

• Nov 13, 2025Nov 14, 2025

Fr. James Martin celebrates Confirmation Mass for homosexual ABC News anchor

ABC News correspondent and Good Morning America co-anchor Gio Benitez praised the Jesuit and LGBT-activist priest for bringing him back to the Catholic Church.

Blogs

Jonathon Van Maren

• Nov 13, 2025Nov 13, 2025

Nigerian bishop confirms nearly 1,000 faithful in one day

The Diocese of Enugu announced that Auxiliary Bishop Ernest Obodo conferred the Sacrament of Confirmation on an astounding 983 Catholics in a single day this week.

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Antonino Cambria

• Jun 6, 2025Jun 9, 2025

Cardinal Pizzaballa visits Catholic church in Gaza, performs confirmations

Cardinal Pizzaballa conducted a ‘solidarity visit’ to Holy Family Church in war-torn Gaza on Sunday with permission from the Israeli government and administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to persecuted Catholics.

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Stephen Kokx

• Dec 23, 2024Jan 8, 2025

NBA veteran Gordon Hayward converts to Catholicism shortly after retiring from 14-year career

Gordon Hayward, a father of four, was received into the Catholic Church in Rome, choosing St. Sebastian, patron of soldiers and athletes, as his confirmation saint.

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Clare Marie Merkowsky

• Oct 9, 2024Oct 10, 2024

‘Be faithful until death’: How Catholics can re-evangelize those who have fallen away

Many Catholics who leave the Church do so because of some degree of evolution-based modernist influence, which leaves us to answer the all important question: what can we do to help them back?

Opinion

Hugh Owen

• Aug 13, 2024Aug 20, 2024

Italian bishop suspends godparents for sacraments, citing widespread ignorance of spiritual duties

Bishop Mario Vaccari of the Diocese of Massa Carrara-Pontremoli stated the cultural understanding of the role has changed and such a reality leads to godparents who may be in 'open contradiction' with the stipulations of the Catholic Church for the role and duty.

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Michael Haynes, Snr. Vatican Correspondent

• Dec 15, 2023Dec 18, 2023

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Apostolic nuncio to Poland confers traditional Confirmation on 50 Catholics

Carrie Prejean Boller’s husband confirmed into Catholic Church

UK experiences surge of adult converts to Catholic faith

WATCH: USCCB ignores Bp. Strickland’s concerns about confirmation of homosexual ‘married’ ABC anchor

Fr. James Martin celebrates Confirmation Mass for homosexual ABC News anchor

Nigerian bishop confirms nearly 1,000 faithful in one day

Cardinal Pizzaballa visits Catholic church in Gaza, performs confirmations

NBA veteran Gordon Hayward converts to Catholicism shortly after retiring from 14-year career

‘Be faithful until death’: How Catholics can re-evangelize those who have fallen away

Italian bishop suspends godparents for sacraments, citing widespread ignorance of spiritual duties