The appointment marks a major step in Pope Francis’ aim to give women more leadership roles in governing the church.
Pope Francis has named the first woman to head a major Vatican office. He is appointing Sister Simona Brambilla, an Italian ...
Sister Simona Brambilla holds a doctorate in psychology and has served as superior general of the Consolata Missionaries and ...
The conclave, shrouded in centuries-old tradition and secrecy, stands as one of the most captivating rituals in the Catholic ...
Pope Francis has made history by naming an Italian nun as the first woman to head a prominent Vatican department.
Children occupy a privileged place in God’s heart, and whoever harms them will be accountable to him,” the Pontiff said.
After the election of Donald Trump, pundits speculated on how Pope Francis would react to a U.S. president who opposed his ...
Pope Francis has denounced the “scourge” of child labor and other abuses suffered by children, saying anyone who harms or ...
Leading Asian theologian Father Felix Wilfred died on Jan. 7 in Chennai following a massive heart attack, according to an ...