He took important steps to expand opportunities for women in the church and address its patriarchal structure. This was showcased by his inclusion of women in the 2024 synod (a global meeting of ...

For decades, when anyone noticed Davidson County resident Judy Butler, aka The Hat Lady, walking toward them, they knew to ...

In Harlem, the Abyssinian Baptist Church—a Gothic historic megachurch—is a centerpiece for local communities. Rooted in a ...

During his Pontificate, he did make important changes to the patriarchal structure of the Catholic Church -- but did he go far enough? A pope for all? Throughout his papacy, Pope Francis highlighted ...

Culture writer Taylor Crumpton says fashionable outfits and colorful hats are how to catch God's eye at Easter Sunday services. She shares with NPR's Ayesha Rascoe how Black families dress for Easter.

Francis included women in positions of church authority as never before, part of his combat with clericalism, but even more so, recognising the need for women’s genius. He was a pope focused on ...

Masters Mavens, a group of women whose hats were inspired by different golf greats, won best in show at the Mad Hatter's Luncheon, an annual fundraiser for the Dallas Arboretum on Thursday ...

I couldn’t fathom it.” That first Monday in May, Badu wore two of Lake’s church hats, that sheer crucifix-panel gown, a “big batty” skirt, and the Bumboclaat door-knocker earrings over the course of a ...

This traditional pith hat is a perfect addition to safari costumes, zookeeper costumes, and French military costumes! This khaki colored pith hat is a great option for everyday use! Perfect for ...

Pope Francis appointed more women to leadership roles in the Vatican than any pope before him. He challenged entrenched traditions within the Roman Catholic church to bring women into positions once ...