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

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

Throughout his papacy, Francis took steps to appoint and integrate women into leadership roles in the Vatican.

Only cardinals under the age of 80, who are male and Catholic, are allowed to vote in the election of the new pontiff.

Pope Francis’ willingness to meet ordinary people means thousands like myself — I live in Miami — have unique stories of how the Holy Father touched our lives and strengthened our resolve to make a ...

Anyone looking for a quick answer from Leo XIV — a canon lawyer, bishop, Vatican department head and White Sox fan — will have to wait.

Sister Ngalula, a Congolese thelogian, says more women should lead the Catholic Church ...

On Sunday, 27 April, a conference titled 'Women in the Mediterranean' will take place as part of the activities of 'MED 25 - Bel Espoir,' an initiative by the Holy See coordinated by the ...