The women meet all the requirements except one: they're not men. As deacons, they could preach at Mass and preside over baptisms, weddings and funerals.

Before leaving for his first apostolic trip to Turkey and Lebanon in November, Pope Leo XIV issued reforms to the Vatican’s labor laws. Both recognize the rapid changes in the makeup of the Catholic ...

The Governorate of Vatican City State has announced the origins of the fir tree and Nativity scene that will adorn St.

In the evocative new documentary Nuns vs the Vatican, director Lorena Luciano sets out to illuminate the stories of silence, ...

The decorations in St. Peter’s Square will once again have an Italian touch. The day will begin with several audiences with ...

Group calls it ‘shocking’ that Vatican commission believes ‘masculinity of Christ is integral part of sacramental identity’ ...

In an audience with people who work in the Italian intelligence sector, Pope Leo XIV recalled the importance of conducting ...

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

In fact, the Wikimedia Foundation announced Dec. 2 that "Deaths in 2025" -- an entry that includes Pope Francis -- was their ...

Vatican II is still an ongoing project as we all dig deeper into its treasures, hold ourselves accountable for any ...

A selection of items returned by the Vatican will be displayed at the Canadian Museum of History after First Nations, Inuit ...

COMMENTARY: The Church continues to be inspired by the rich insights and vitality of the last ecumenical council.