Some Catholic churches kept their doors open on Easter Monday after hearing the devastating news of Pope Francis’ death, and ...

Pope Francis sought to empower women and laity in synods, fueling conservatives' worry about LGBTQ+ inclusion and women's ...

Pope Francis died after facing several health issues. Many across the world, including in Arkansas, are mourning his death.

Simple words and gentle gestures -- that is how Long Islanders remember Pope Francis, a pontiff they loved and respected.

This Lent, a new version of a Catholic devotion seeks to acknowledge the traumas experienced by Native people, including ...

Before his death, Francis made further appointments demonstrating his commitment to integrating women into Church governance.

A Catholic nun and theologian has praised Pope Francis for placing women in decision-making positions within the Church but ...

Pope Francis didn’t affirm same-sex marriage or lobby for ordaining women as priests. But he gently steered the Catholic ...

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