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

Before his death, Francis made further appointments demonstrating his commitment to integrating women into Church governance.

Pope Francis worked to transform the role of women in the Catholic Church. CBS News papal contributor Candida Moss has more on Francis' efforts to expand inclusion in the global institution.

I had recited the words of the Lord’s Prayer for years, but that day as I sat in my RCIA group, that word stood out to me like never before and has continued to challenge me since.

Pope Francis waves from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St. Peter’s square during the weekly Angelus prayer on ...

Catholics around the world are mourning the death of Pope Francis, who passed away Monday morning at the age of 88, while ...

Pope Francis offered such grandfatherly advice on marriage, family, youth, the elderly and other aspects of Catholic life.

Women gather each Tuesday to make rosaries that are later shared throughout the Diocese of Orange and even with parishes ...

The role of deacon is currently only held by men in the Catholic Church and Sister Gemma Simmons wants the successor to Pope ...

The pope's death comes one day after Francis, 88, greeted Easter Sunday crowds in his popemobile. He had battled a ...

Parishioners and visitors to Knock Shrine in Co Mayo have been speaking about the passing of Pope Francis and what he meant ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — One of Pope Francis’ final encounters before his death was with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who visited ...