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

Qualities of humility, clarity and servant leadership are early signs that Pope Leo is charting a unifying path.

The new pope opposed letting women serve as deacons but endorsed some of his predecessor’s moves to expand their involvement.

Conservatives over time revolted against reforms that Francis championed to change how the church operated due to fears they could alter Catholic ... high-ranking church leaders in the United ...

Pope Leo XIV singled out the challenges of artificial intelligence as he took office this month, underscoring religious ...

Pope Leo XIV, the first person from the United States to lead the Catholic Church, is taking on a financial headache in his ...

The expectation is that the new Pope will continue the work of Francis in a different guise, and his name signifies this. Leo ...

The newly elected Pope Leo XIV could continue in his predecessor's footprints as the steward of the environment of the ...

Jewish leaders got up-front seats at Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration Mass. An American rabbi there and other representatives saw ...