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

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 ...

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 ...

With the conclave to select a new Pope beginning on May 7, many are wondering in what direction a new pope will take the Catholic Church. The role of women in the Church is a big issue ...

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

Pope Francis is being remembered as a pastoral leader – and in some ways, his treatment of women in the Catholic Church was ...

During the Francis papacy, the role of women in the church emerged as a pressing priority, with Catholics across the globe ...

Before his death, Francis made further appointments demonstrating his commitment to integrating women into Church governance. In January 2025, he appointed Sister Simona Brambilla as the prefect of ...