(RNS) An exhibit in Berkeley, Calif., questions the gender of popular female Catholic saints, affording artist Alma Lopez a chance to ask viewers what is feminine, what is masculine, and is there ...

The Catholic Church is filled with female saints who accomplished incredible feats for the Church and serve as role models for women around the world. St. Teresa of Calcutta (photo: 1986 Túrelio ...

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Women in key roles at the Vatican and Catholic universities in its close orbit have been leading an effort to raise women’s standing and visibility in church governance ...

My Badass Book of Saints: Courageous Women Who Showed Me How to Live Maria Morera Johnson. Ave Maria, $14.95 trade paper (136p) ISBN 978-1-59471-632-4 ...

I have taken a fresh look at our concept of the Earth as humanity's common mother and home. Some of my favorite women saints have inspired me with new levels of awareness and understanding.

There are several female Catholic saints from North America. They include St. Kateri Tekakwitha, a 17th century Mohawk-Algonquin woman canonized in 2012. An elaborate canonization ceremony ...