The appointment marks a major step in Pope Francis’ aim to give women more leadership roles in governing the church.

Italian nun Sister Simona Brambilla is the new prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of ...

While women have been named to No. 2 spots in some Vatican offices, none were named prefect of a dicastery or congregation of ...

According to AsiaNews, which reported the Chinese cleric’s passing, Father Guo spent a total of 25 years in prison during his ...

Catholic bishops in the Holy Land prayed for “the ability to hope again” after “a prolonged time of trial and tribulation” in ...

Pope Francis has denounced the “scourge” of child labor and other abuses suffered by children, saying anyone who harms or ...

Let’s begin with Paul’s very positive teaching found in Romans 8:14, “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are ...

Of special importance to believers is how Shakespeare’s description of the work of poets is ultimately underpinned by the ...

An Arkansas deacon crafts a Jubilee Cross with a relic from the cross Jesus carried, symbolizing hope and mercy during the ...