An Italian nun, Sister Simona Brambilla, will become prefect of the department responsible for all the Catholic Church’s ...

Brambilla's appointment is the latest move by Francis to show by example how women can take leadership roles within the ...

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

The appointment of Robert W. McElroy is a signal of the pope’s priorities, two weeks before Donald J. Trump’s term begins.

Pope Francis appointed Cardinal Robert McElroy as Archbishop of Washington. This choice carries undeniable political weight, ...

McElroy, known for a pastoral approach to migrants and the LGBTQ+ community, will take over an archdiocese still bruised by a ...

Police in Las Vegas say they are exploring “strange similarities” between the explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck and the attack ...

Pope Francis celebrated first vespers for the vigil of the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, in St. Peter’s Basilica on Tuesday.

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