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

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

Interview. As Catholics await the election of a new pope, La Croix speaks with global Church leaders about the key challenges ...

CBS News' panel in Vatican City discusses what the election of Pope Leo XIV might mean for women in the Catholic Church.

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

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

The pope is, for a majority of U.S. Catholics, equally important in their connection to the Church as their local priest and ...

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

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 ...