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

Venezuela is set to have its first female saint following approval from Pope Francis. On Monday, he paved the way for the canonization of Blessed María Carmen Rendiles by authorizing a decree ...

Blessed María Carmen Rendiles is set to become Venezuela’s first female Catholic saint. Pope Francis paved the way Monday after authorizing a decree regarding a miracle attributed to Rendiles ...