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

Qualities of humility, clarity and servant leadership are early signs that Pope Leo is charting a unifying path.

A Washington state lawmaker has called on the Catholic Church to change its centuries-old confessional policy so that priests ...

The new pope opposed letting women serve as deacons but endorsed some of his predecessor’s moves to expand their involvement.

Conservatives over time revolted against reforms that Francis championed to change how the church operated due to fears they could alter Catholic ... high-ranking church leaders in the United ...

Pope Leo XIV singled out the challenges of artificial intelligence as he took office this month, underscoring religious ...

The newly elected Pope Leo XIV could continue in his predecessor's footprints as the steward of the environment of the ...

Jewish leaders got up-front seats at Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration Mass. An American rabbi there and other representatives saw ...

Leo will also be thinking about any appointments or changes he may wish to make ... he gathered with nine other Catholic Church leaders at the Basilica to pray. A procession shortly followed ...

Pope Leo XIV appears at the Vatican after being elected May 8, 2025. Pope Leo XIV celebrated the first mass of his papacy Friday morning at the Sistine Chapel at The Vatican in Rome. The former ...