By choosing Cardinal Robert McElroy to lead the Archdiocese of Washington, the pope is sending a message to the incoming ...

Pope Francis's pick as the archbishop of Washington, D.C., has made headlines over the years with his views on abortion, LGBT ...

The release of the film Conclave has once again thrown the spotlight on one of the most arcane, storied and secretive events ...

The appointment marks a major step in Francis’ aim to give women more leadership roles in governing the church.

The guidelines announced by the Italian Bishops Conference (CIE) mark a change from views previously expressed by Pope ...

Candidates for the seminary should not be disqualified based on sexual orientation, according to new church guidelines in ...

Biden was set to travel to Rome from Jan. 9–12 at Pope Francis’ invitation. His audience with the Holy Father was set for Jan ...

The Catholic Church is not exactly known for its tolerance of transsexuals. But after a priest near Rome called the Vatican's attention to the difficulties faced by a group of transsexuals in his ...

Pope Francis appointed Cardinal Robert McElroy to succeed Cardinal Wilton Gregory as the Archbishop of Washington. A ...

Young gay men can train to become Catholic priests in Italy but not if they "support the so-called gay culture" say Vatican ...