Some Catholics in Chicago still hope the new pope will signal greater acceptance for the LGBTQ+ community — with time.

Nevertheless, the women who have worked closely with Prevost in recent years have praised his leadership style, ability to ...

And thirdly, her wisdom about women in the Catholic Church is just so sincere. Norah asked Sister Rose if she wanted women to ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV affirmed Friday that the family is founded on the “stable union between a man and a woman,” ...

When the all-male College of Cardinals convenes this week to choose the next pope, we know one thing for certain: They will ...

With the conclave to select a new Pope beginning on May 7, many are wondering in what direction a new pope will take the ...

Pope Francis appointed women to key Vatican posts. Will his successor consider women as deacons and priests next?

Despite historic gains under Pope Francis, women remain excluded from the Catholic Church's highest levels of decision-making.

The new pope opposed letting women serve as deacons but endorsed some of his predecessor’s moves to expand their involvement.

Ahead of his formal installation Mass this Sunday, Pope Leo XIV reaffirmed core Catholic teaching opposing same-sex marriage in remarks to the Vatican diplomatic corps. The family is founded on the ...

A Georgia hospital is requiring that a pregnant woman who was declared brain dead more than 90 days ago remain on life ...

Rome, Italy – When Pope Francis was elected in 2013, he faced loud calls to expand the role of women within the Roman Catholic Church. To some extent, he delivered. Francis opened key meetings ...