Catholics should be more familiar with the history of female and lay ecclesial leadership. We suffer from widespread ...

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

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

In Ireland, a new study says attitudes towards the Church are “deeply divided” in the once deeply Catholic country.

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

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

Changes during Pope Francis' tenure changes barely scratched the surface of securing full equality for women in the Catholic Church.

With the conclave to select a new Pope beginning on May 7, a lot of people are wondering in what direction a new pope will take the Catholic Church.

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 ...

I met the man who would become Pope Leo XIV in October 2023. We were standing outside the Vatican’s Synod Hall, and from my ...

There are more opportunities for men and women to be in collaboration with each other," McElwee said. "And I think that's the start. You know, it's an incomplete project." The Catholic Church ...