Discussions over women becoming deacons, who are ordained and can assist with services but cannot celebrate Mass, have ...

Pope Leo's selection had spurred optimism that the Church's stance on female deacons might change. That was not to be the case.

(RNS) — A Vatican-appointed commission says current church teaching does not allow women to be ordained as Catholic deacons.

(RNS) — The anniversary offers an opportunity to reflect not just on what the document says, but on the young papacy of Leo ...

According to the Philippine National Police, 119 rallies were organized by the Catholic Church, civil society movements, and ...