The appointment marks a major step in Pope Francis’ aim to give women more leadership roles in governing the church.
Pope Francis has named the first woman to head a major Vatican office. He is appointing Sister Simona Brambilla, an Italian ...
The conclave, shrouded in centuries-old tradition and secrecy, stands as one of the most captivating rituals in the Catholic ...
Italian nun Sister Simona Brambilla is the new prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of ...
Putting a spotlight on the “scourge of child labor,” the Holy Father lamented that there are “too many children forced to ...
Pope Francis has denounced the “scourge” of child labor and other abuses suffered by children, saying anyone who harms or ...
Pope Francis has denounced the “scourge” of child labour and other abuses suffered by children, saying anyone who harms or ...
ANALYSIS: When the archbishop of Washington speaks, people pay attention — sometimes wondering if they’re hearing echoes from ...
The holy men appear like bright red cardinal birds in their traditional red robes. They are locked together inside the ...