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

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As tens of thousands of Catholics wait in hourslong lines to pay their respects to Pope Francis, many are debating the ...

The late pontiff’s health concerns in recent years led to contenders to succeed him foreseeing a papabile ahead of his death ...

Pope Francis’ death fires the gun on what many see as a battle for the soul of the church – pitting those who want to ...

The pope transformed the church’s senior leadership, exposing growing differences over teachings. “Once you start opening the ...

Around St. Peter’s Square, the pope offered services to the homeless and migrants, in ways that often did not go down well ...

Within the Catholic Church, Pope Francis demonstrated that it is possible for a centralized institution to also be pastoral, ...

Pope Francis brought attention to the Catholic Church in impoverished areas around the globe that are often ignored.

His election reflected a broader geographical shift in the church. Although the Vatican has been Catholicism’s spiritual and ...

More than 7 out of 10 Catholics are today in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Only a fifth live in Europe. This is due to ...

A cardinal is a senior ecclesiastical leader in the Roman Catholic Church, appointed by the pope. Cardinals play a crucial role in advising the pope, governing the Church, and electing the next pope ...