Throughout his papacy, Francis took steps to appoint and integrate women into leadership roles in the Vatican.

Although there are many more women in the Vatican than in previous papacies, Bergoglio did not introduce any changes to ...

The death of Pope Francis, after a very public diminishment, closes a signal chapter in Catholic history with absolutely no ...

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 ...

Some Protestant pastors remarked on Pope Francis' care for the poor and the marginalized. A rabbi called him "such a devoted, ...

The funeral for Pope Francis will be held on Saturday, the Vatican said. Pope Francis, whose time as head of the Catholic Church was noted for humility and outreach efforts to people of disparate ...