Pope Leo's selection had spurred optimism that the Church's stance on female deacons might change. That was not to be the case.

The pope also said that Europe should be involved in security guarantees for Ukraine after meeting with Ukrainian President ...

Pope Francis said the Catholic Church was in need of repair to make it a place of welcome for “everyone, everyone, everyone,” as he opened a big meeting on the future of the faith that has sparked ...

The pope suggested he was uncomfortable with “the style of prayer in that time and place,” adding, “In fact, I prefer to pray ...

At the time of his election in May and in the months immediately following, this correspondent expressed a cautious ...

The anniversary offers an opportunity to reflect not just on what the document says, but on the young papacy of Leo XIV.

While the Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, they do not apply if he is sick or even unconscious. And there are no specific norms ...

Discussions over women becoming deacons, who are ordained and can assist with services but cannot celebrate Mass, have ...