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 ...

To highlight the importance of women's role in the Church, a Catholic feminist organisation is calling on women to go on strike during the 40 days of Lent. Without them, no parish would function.

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

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

And yet, in the Catholic Church, they remain shut out of decision-making, leadership, and the altar. Now, for the first time, Catholic women across France are going on strike. “Catholic woman on ...

For a full hour Monday morning, the bells of the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception rang in memory of Pope ...

And yet, in the Catholic Church, they remain shut out of decision-making, leadership, and the altar. Now, for the first time, Catholic women across France are going on strike. “Catholic woman on ...