The appointment marks a major step in Pope Francis’ aim to give women more leadership roles in governing the church.
Pope Francis has named the first woman to head a major Vatican office. He is appointing Sister Simona Brambilla, an Italian ...
Italian nun Sister Simona Brambilla is the new prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of ...
The conclave, shrouded in centuries-old tradition and secrecy, stands as one of the most captivating rituals in the Catholic ...
Children occupy a privileged place in God’s heart, and whoever harms them will be accountable to him,” the Pontiff said.
Pope Francis has denounced the “scourge” of child labor and other abuses suffered by children, saying anyone who harms or ...
After the election of Donald Trump, pundits speculated on how Pope Francis would react to a U.S. president who opposed his ...
In vitro fertilization is a topic that received significant national attention during the past election season as candidates ...
Leading Asian theologian Father Felix Wilfred died on Jan. 7 in Chennai following a massive heart attack, according to an ...