His 1891 encyclical, “Rerum Novarum,” ushered in the church involvement in social justice issues during ... provides Caritas the worldview and framework of its works. We believe Pope Leo XIV, like ...

Pope Francis’ papacy shone with surprising energy and courage, driven by faith and mission. A dynamic leader, rejuvenated by ...

The new pope opposed letting women serve as deacons but endorsed some of his predecessor’s moves to expand their involvement.

His election reflects a Church that is not shrinking but expanding — a Church alive in every corner of the world, including ...

The first Latin American and Jesuit pope was determined to lead a more welcoming, pastoral and merciful Church outward to a broken world. Pope Francis (1936–2025), who led the Catholic Church ...

During his papacy, Pope Francis also strongly supported the ongoing involvement of women in positions of leadership in the Roman Curia (the governance body of the church). At local levels ...

Pope Francis’ death fires the starting gun on what many see as a battle for the soul of the church – pitting those who want to continue his progressive reforms against a small but powerful ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - James River Church announced it is discontinuing its formal denominational affiliation with the Assemblies of God. The Assembly of God church is headquartered in Springfield.

Francis captured the imaginations of believers and non-believers alike. Pope Francis, whose time as head of the Catholic Church was noted for an everyman humility and outreach efforts to people of ...

Self-proclaimed “professional troublemaker” Dr. T. Chaz Stevens has set his sights on Hartford for what he calls a violation of church and state. The activist inked a letter to Hartford Mayor ...

Before Pope Francis, Pope Benedict XVI was the leader of the Catholic Church. Benedict, a German-born academic, was one of the oldest popes to take charge of the church from 2005 until his ...