Pope Francis

Pope Francis was a controversial figure who shifted the tone of the Catholic Church without changing its core teachings.

Surrogacy can exploit women, but others may choose to be involved for altruistic reasons. A scholar points out that surrogacy’s ethical value is dependent upon the people and systems who use it.

Pope Francis has called births by surrogacy “deplorable”, calling for a worldwide ban on the practice.

Pope Francis has called for stronger action on violence against women during a radio broadcast campaign in Italy.

For the first time in the institution’s 2,000-year history, women will have a role to play in a Catholic religious gathering at Vatican City.

If you’ve ever wondered whether Pope Francis is a cat person or a dog person, you finally have your answer: he is neither.

Pope Francis has spoken out against violence against women, saying that the men who commit it are “almost satanic”.

Pope Francis has changed Catholic church law to allow women to perform more tasks during mass, granting them access to the most sacred place on the alter.

Pope Francis has appointed a woman to a senior managerial position in the Vatican’s Secretariat of State for the first time in the Catholic Church’s history. 

Women hold less than 3% of leadership roles​ in the Catholic Church despite making up over 60% of the membership, Stephanie Lorenzo reflects on why.