One church in Texas calls its regular mass baptism event a “plunge party.” Scarce, too, are the traditional white robes. Instead, many churches hand out custom T-shirts for the occasion ...

The baptism of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's first child, Victoria, Princess Royal in 1841. Credit: Getty In the 163 years that followed, the robe was worn by all royal babies, including ...

Both babies were dressed in long baptism robes by Baby Dior. After the ceremony, which concluded with a message from Pope Francis, the couple walked back to the nearby Prince’s Palace.