"Pope Francis Baptizes 16 Infants in Annual Sistine Chapel Ceremony"

Pope Francis baptized 16 infants in the Sistine Chapel on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, emphasizing the children's role as protagonists in receiving the gift of faith. He encouraged the families and godparents to support the children in their faith journey and handed each father a candle symbolizing the Christian light. The ceremony concluded with the parents and godparents receiving a rosary and exchanging words with the Pope, who blessed each child individually.