Every pope brings a distinct vision and agenda for leading the church. Making change is difficult in the Catholic Church, but ...

When still a cardinal, the new pope led discussions on key issues facing the church during which “every voice had equal value ...

A new pope will be selected to lead the Catholic Church following the death of Pope Francis. The pope is chosen during a ...

I was so touched by the brief yet beautiful blessing of Pope Francis. He appeared in his wheelchair and declared “Buona ...

Rather than reflexively corralling the cardinals into a Conclave to elect his successor, I propose a wholesale institutional reset to maximize the Roman Catholic Church’s usefulness ... Nor do I ...

we asked our readers to submit their views on the Catholic Church. Bill Fox (66), a retired clinical psychologist from Co Sligo, says he is “very proud to be a Roman Catholic in Ireland today”.

The synod-based transformation of the church that will influence the conclave could become a test of the integrity of 21st ...

Rome, Italy – When Pope Francis was elected in 2013, he faced loud calls to expand the role of women within the Roman Catholic ... is not within the hierarchy of the Church,” she said, asking ...

Robert Francis Prevost, who was elected the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church on Thursday and took the name Pope Leo ...

In contrast, the Roman Catholic Church—whose members comprise nearly ... While the Catholic hierarchy maintains a policy of non-endorsement, there have been exceptions made by individuals ...

Pope Francis brings revolutionary changes to the Catholic Church, advocating for women's rights and inclusivity in spiritual ...