FORMER REAL MADRID SUPERSTAR RONALDO CEMENTS HIS FAITH BY GETTING BAPTIZED

Ronaldo Luis Nazario de Lima, the renowned Brazilian soccer legend, has taken a significant step in his spiritual journey by getting baptized in the Catholic Church at the age of 46. He shared his joyous experience on Instagram, expressing how he felt "fully regenerated" on this special day.

Ronaldo's baptism took place at the Church of Sao Jose in Sao Paulo, where he also received Catholic confirmation and First Holy Communion. This milestone marks a deepening of his Christian faith, which has been an integral part of his life since childhood.

In 2022, Ronaldo demonstrated his growing connection to the Catholic faith by embarking on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage, a 200 km bike ride to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Spain. He described the experience as a time of reflection, gratitude, and appreciation for his accomplishments.

Following his baptism, Ronaldo celebrated his 47th birthday and married his fiancée, supermodel Celina Locks, in an intimate religious ceremony. The couple's union marks Ronaldo's third marriage, and his ex-wife Milene, a former footballer, was among the first to offer her congratulations.

As Ronaldo begins this new chapter in his life, he has declared himself "regenerated" and committed to following the path of good, guided by his faith in Jesus' love. While he has ruled out a career in coaching, Ronaldo's newfound conviction is likely to inspire his future endeavors and relationships.