The characters in ‘20th Century Women’ find themselves torn between embracing the new and retreating into the familiar.

In North Carolina, where abortion has been restricted to up to 12 weeks since the repeal of Roe v. Wade, maternity home services may prove vital for many young women who might otherwise be choosing to end their pregnancies.

N.C.A.A. women’s hoops attracted a record number of viewers this season—and made stars of some compelling players and coaches.

The church’s respect for marriage should never supersede its respect for the lives and safety of the people who enter into that sacrament. It’s time for the church to do more to speak up for abused women.

Pope Francis: “Let us respect women. Let us respect their dignity, their basic rights. And if we don’t, our society will not progress.”

To celebrate International Women’s Day, the staff at America has assembled a list highlighting of some Catholic charities working to better the lives of women and girls across the globe.