One of the most long-lasting impacts of Pope Francis' pontificate may be his appointment of more women than ever before to ...

During the Francis papacy, the role of women in the church emerged as a pressing priority, with Catholics across the globe calling for change.

The world of religious attire is changing, and one of the most exciting trends in recent years is the growing popularity of women clergy robes. As female clergy members step into leadership roles ...

Following the death of Pope Francis, Yahoo News UK explains why the next pope will not be female. Large queues are expected ...

Pope Francis transformed women's roles in the Catholic Church without changing doctrine. His legacy: creating pathways for ...

One in 5 of the world’s Catholics now live in Africa, and African cardinals will be key in determining Francis’s successor at ...

He maintained the church's stance against abortion but advocated for spiritual support for women who had them. While denouncing economic systems that prioritize money, he defended his views as ...

Nuns have been disciplined, sisters hushed, laity forbidden from speaking about women priests, for challenging the idea that because Jesus's apostles were male, all priests must always be.

An ex-royal household priest is currently being investigated after being accused of raping a teenage girl. The priest, who ...

The Rev. Dan Hess, who studied in Rome while Pope Francis began his papacy, described the pope's call to shake things up as ...

The election of a pope is a Hollywood-worthy drama steeped in mystery, secrecy and faith. But real-world politics and ...