ROME: Pope Francis on Monday named the first woman to head a major Vatican office, appointing an Italian nun, Sister Simona ...

Pope Francis broke one of the Vatican’s “stained-glass ceilings” on Monday by appointing an Italian sister as the prefect of ...

The unusual decision to has sparked discussion about the intersection of traditional Church hierarchy and Pope Francis’ ...

Canada's bail system is being questioned following incidents of violence and demands from Ontario's government to set ...

French Bishop Dominique Rey said he was recently informed by the nuncio, the pope’s ambassador in France, that Pope Francis ...

In a key milestone for women's empowerment in the Vatican, Pope Francis has appointed sister Simona Brambilla as Vatican's first female prefect. The appointment marks a major step in Pope Francis' aim ...

Father Roberto Pasolini, recently appointed as preacher of the Papal Household, opens up about his journey from teenage faith struggles to becoming a Scripture scholar.

In opening remarks as archbishop-elect of Washington, Cardinal Robert McElroy said he prays for the success of ...