Pope Francis appoints first woman to head major Vatican office, marking historic step for women in leadership roles.

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 lead a major Vatican department, appointing an Italian sister to take charge of the ...

Among the women holding leadership positions are Sister Raffaella Petrini, the first-ever female secretary general of the Vatican City State, responsible for the territory's health care system, police ...

Pope Francis has appointed Cardinal Robert McElroy, a vocal defender of migrants and critic of Donald Trump’s first ...

Pope Francis on Monday named the first woman to lead a major Vatican department, appointing an Italian sister to take charge ...

Pope Francis has appointed Sister Simona Brambilla as the first female prefect of a major Vatican office, marking a ...

The global news landscape is shifting with new developments. French President Macron urges Ukraine to adopt a realistic ...

In a highly significant decision for the American church, Pope Francis has appointed San Diego’s Cardinal Robert W. McElroy, ...