One-word gaffe invalidates thousands of US baptisms – BBC News
A Catholic priest in Arizona is learning the hard way that “words matter” after a one-word gaffe forced officials to invalidate thousands of baptisms he conducted over many years.Church officials say that the priest, Andres Arango, used the word “we” instead of “I” during baptisms.Catholics believe that only Jesus Christ has the power to baptise – not the wider community or the Church.Mr Arango has resigned from his position and apologised.
Source: One-word gaffe invalidates thousands of US baptisms – BBC News
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