Discussions over women becoming deacons, who are ordained and can assist with services but cannot celebrate Mass, have ...

Pope Francis' big gathering of Catholic bishops and laypeople said Saturday it was "urgent" to guarantee fuller participation of women in church governance positions and called for research on ...

The opinion by the head of a commission charged with considering the question in effect states that the Catholic Church ...

On Oct. 2, the Vatican begins a monthlong meeting of Catholic leaders from around the world to discuss church policy. This year, women are demanding a seat at the table. Some 400 Catholic leaders from ...

Women now hold roles that shape the Church’s global mission —from selecting bishops to overseeing humanitarian initiatives.

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis has decided to give women the right to vote at an upcoming meeting of bishops, a historic reform that reflects his hopes to give women greater decision-making ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has decided to give women the right to vote at an upcoming meeting of bishops, an historic reform that reflects his hopes to give women greater decision-making ...

All women are invited to the Owatonna Christian Women’s Connection meeting from 9-10:45 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 609 Lincoln Ave., in Owatonna. The cost is $5.

Church Women United of Fargo will meet at 11:30 a.m. Friday at Living Waters Lutheran Church, 4451 40th Ave. S., Fargo. The event marks the group's annual spring luncheon and church tour. The cost is ...

Some women participating in a conference on sensitive church issues said they feel heartened by the discussions taking place, though change may remain slow. By Elisabetta Povoledo Reporting from Rome ...

Catholic leaders are beginning a month-long meeting to discuss the church's relationship to laity. Among the topics: women in ministry and being more welcoming of divorced and LGBTQ+ Catholics. Among ...

VATICAN CITY >> Pope Francis’ big gathering of Catholic bishops and laypeople said Saturday it was “urgent” to guarantee fuller participation of women in church governance positions and called for ...