Before Lara Manning had her first child last summer, she knew she wanted her best friend, Stephanie, to be the godmother. But when her daughter was born, a simple question didn’t seem sufficient.

The concept of being a godparent, common in some religions, is becoming more of a universally accepted practice. Traditionally, godparenting is about a child's religious upbringing. But it sometimes ...

Four times a month, community columnists weigh in on matters of faith and values. The Faith and Values column appears Mondays, and features retired Methodist minister Paul Graves, of Sandpoint; ...

Being a godparent is rooted in the formation of a lifelong relationship. Another name for the role of godparent is baptismal sponsor. There are many ways to live out this calling even if you haven't ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Godparent: Sarah Snook Godchild: Wilder Wolf While gushing about his former Succession costar, Kieran Culkin revealed that Snook ...

My last post, “Choosing An Executor For Your Estate,” highlighted how choosing someone to thoughtfully and efficiently manage your future estate for your loved ones is quite different from bestowing ...

Godparent, sponsor, or special person, you can call me whatever you want. I love my brave sister, her wonderful husband, and their beautiful children, and I’ll be proud to stand alongside them in ...

WE’VE grown accustomed to London society scandals over the years on everything from money to sex to dental hygiene. (Who can forget the brouhaha over Martin Amis’s pricey new teeth?) But this spring ...