Although there are many more women in the Vatican than in previous papacies, Bergoglio did not introduce any changes to ...

Throughout his papacy, Francis took steps to appoint and integrate women into leadership roles in the Vatican.

A cardinal is a senior ecclesiastical leader in the Roman Catholic Church, appointed by the pope. Cardinals play a crucial role in advising the pope, governing the Church, and electing the next pope ...

Some Protestant pastors remarked on Pope Francis' care for the poor and the marginalized. A rabbi called him "such a devoted, ...