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

Events that occurred this week in Christian history include Dwight Moody being accepted into church membership, the election ...

When still a cardinal, the new pope led discussions on key issues facing the church during which “every voice had equal value ...

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Pope Francis was an elder already when he began his papacy. His life and his service hold valuable lessons for all whose ...

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Transitional Deacon Alex Hall said he first felt the call to be a priest when he was in elementary school. Bishop Michael Izen was then Father Izen, the pastor of Deacon Hall’s parish, St. Timothy in ...

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Singer’s testimony about scriptures and working through 'our own Gethsemanes' on the first night resonated again when an apostle picked up the theme two days later.

In his own house, the new pope will grapple with the church’s budget deficit and fallout from its decadeslong sex abuse scandal, which Francis’ critics say he did too little to address.