Nevertheless, the women who have worked closely with Prevost in recent years have praised his leadership style, ability to ...

Despite historic gains under Pope Francis, women remain excluded from the Catholic Church's highest levels of decision-making.

KDKA talked to some people who want women to have more influence as a new pope is set to be elected. A legendary rocker had ...

Rome, Italy – When Pope Francis was elected in 2013, he faced loud calls to expand the role of women within the Roman Catholic Church. To some extent, he delivered. Francis opened key meetings ...

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

With the conclave to select a new Pope beginning on May 7, many are wondering in what direction a new pope will take the Catholic Church. The role of women in the Church is a big issue ...

CBS News' panel in Vatican City discusses what the election of Pope Leo XIV might mean for women in the Catholic Church.

Changes during Pope Francis' tenure changes barely scratched the surface of securing full equality for women in the Catholic Church.

However, women played crucial roles in Catholic history since the church's beginning. Walking through Rome, churches named after female saints tell stories of unwavering faith. "Women have always ...

Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church, died on Easter Monday ... he wrote of the “urgent challenge” to include women in central roles at every level of church life.