Women are following that admonition — and history shows listening to women has vastly improved the church at every level. Lots of women have shared ideas recently. In the same Instagram post by ...

More women are entering seminary and other theological programs in mainstream Christian denominations. Some look at it as an opportunity for activism and a reinvigoration of faith.

More women are entering seminary and other theological programs in mainstream Christian denominations. Some look at it as an opportunity for activism and a reinvigoration of faith.

(RNS) — Women are second-class citizens in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, guest columnist Emily W. Jensen concludes in analyzing the church's recent efforts to connect better ...

Overall, the church is telling women, “We need you, but stay in your place.” The first statement came from Elder Dale G. Renlund, who spoke at a women’s conference in Arcadia, California.The ...

A sense of urgency has been growing after the role of women emerged as a dominant theme when Catholics from across the globe were canvassed for their views ahead of a meeting of bishops and lay ...

One passage on women deacons passed by a vote of 277 to 69, and another by 279 to 67. “I am full of wonder that so many people voted in favor,” said Cardinal Hollerich, who is considered a ...

Pope Francis' big gathering of Catholic bishops and laypeople said Saturday it was "urgent" to guarantee fuller participation of women in church governance positions and called for research on ...

Deesha Philyaw is a writer whose debut short story collection, “The Secret Lives of Church Ladies,” was a finalist for the 2020 National Book Award. Her works touch on themes of race, sex ...

When discussing hot-button issues such as women in the church, Hollerich said it is important not to be “a lobby group. Lobbying is not part of church culture; it should not be.