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 ...

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

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

KDKA talked to some people who want women to have more influence as a new pope is set to be elected. A legendary rocker had ...

Cardinal Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, has led significant reforms in the Vatican, welcoming women to participate in ...

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 ...