Jim Walden, who left the Democratic Party years ago, is challenging a law that bans the word “independence” on a ballot line.

Pope Francis appoints first woman to head major Vatican office, marking historic step for women in leadership roles.

The appointment marks a major step in Francis’ aim to give women more leadership roles in governing the Catholic Church.

The appointment marks a major step in Pope Francis’ aim to give women more leadership roles in governing the church ...

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Rome: Pope Francis Monday named the first woman to head a major Vatican office, appointing an Italian nun, Sister Simona ...

GOP leaders also say they want to pass more economic development measures while tamping down budget growth. Democrats remain ...

Pope Francis on Monday named the first woman to head a major Vatican office, appointing an Italian nun, Sister Simona Brambilla, to become prefect of the department responsible for all of the Catholic ...