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.

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

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

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 ...

As Australia emerges from its latest election, two pillars of public life — the Church and the Liberal Party — face ...

Pope Leo XIV's church is growing steadily, but its believers are no longer concentrated on the continent where it was born.

P olitical figures around the world have congratulated Robert Francis Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, after his election ...

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 ...