Leo will continue his predecessor's historic decision allowing priests to honor queer couples, though same-sex marriage ...

Pope Leo XIV won’t reverse the Vatican’s former policy on same-sex blessings, despite ongoing criticism from conservative ...

At age 47, Bishop-designate Thomas Hennen will be the youngest bishop leading a U.S. diocese. Hennen's ministry to LGBTQ+ ...

Before becoming Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost presided over one of the most revolutionary reforms of Pope Francis' pontificate by having women serve on the Vatican board that vets nominations ...

BOGOTÁ — With the election of Robert Francis Prevost as the new pope, there are serious expectations about the position the Catholic Church will take on the rights of women and the LGBTQ+ ...

One of the most highly-watched study groups is on ministries in the Church, specifically the question of a female diaconate.

Pope Francis' Election: Not a 'Dry Eye in the House' at Conclave, Cardinal Says. First pope to succeed a retired pope in 600 years plans mass, prayers. By ABC News. March 13, 2013, 8:38 PM.