Articles by Hannah Brockhaus
In latest prayer video, Pope shines light on challenges in Asia
Nov 3, 2017 / 10:04 amIn his prayer video for November Pope Francis prays for the Church in Asia, that despite challenges it may continue to be a source of peace and dialogue between religions.
Choose everlasting life, not death, Pope Francis says
Nov 3, 2017 / 03:43 amOn Friday Pope Francis said that in contemplating death we are reminded of our ultimate purpose – and how the choices we make here on earth will determine whether we eventually spend eternity in heaven.
On All Souls' Day, Pope Francis prays for an end to war
Nov 2, 2017 / 08:52 amWe should beg God to put an end to the violence and destruction wrought by war, especially as the world seems to prepare for another conflict, Pope Francis said on All Souls' Day.
Catholics, Lutherans look toward Christian unity in Reformation statement
Oct 31, 2017 / 09:02 amThe Reformation anniversary gives us a renewed impetus to work for reconciliation, said a statement released jointly Tuesday by the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity and the Lutheran World Federation.
Pope Francis: In the Eucharist we receive the grace to love
Oct 29, 2017 / 06:14 amOn Sunday Pope Francis reflected on Jesus’ command to love God above all things, and your neighbor as yourself, saying that it is in the Eucharist that we receive the grace to carry this out.
Pope to European civil and Church leaders: men and women are different
Oct 28, 2017 / 09:36 amIn a lengthy speech to civil and ecclesiastical leaders of Europe on Saturday, Pope Francis defended the family as being made up of a man and woman open to life – saying that this fundamental community is also a model for secular communities.
Civil, ecclesial leaders of Europe find common ground in their concerns
Oct 27, 2017 / 10:55 amThe concern felt by both the Catholic Church and local civil leaders for the future of Europe provides an opportunity for collaboration in creating a better future, a high-level European politician said Friday.
Pope talks meaning of life in call with Space Station astronauts
Oct 26, 2017 / 11:53 amPope Francis conversed with astronauts orbiting earth on the International Space Station on Thursday, discussing questions as diverse as man’s place in the universe, the fragility of life and the planet, and international cooperation.
"The world needs to know that I don’t 'suffer' from Down syndrome"
Oct 26, 2017 / 02:01 amIn her own words, Bridget Brown is “a self-advocate, an inclusion advocate, an actress… and a young woman with Down syndrome.” She also loves her life and wants others to know that each and every person is precious.
Pope: Heaven isn't a 'fairy tale' – it's an embrace with God
Oct 25, 2017 / 04:40 amPope Francis on Wednesday spoke about the hope Christians have at the end of life, which is found in God’s promise to be with us at the moment of our death, and to give us eternal life with him in heaven.
'An idolatry that kills': Pope Francis on greed
Oct 23, 2017 / 09:20 amPope Francis preached Monday about the idolatry of money, which causes us to ignore those in need, allowing others to go hungry and die while we turn money and worldly possessions into false gods.
Pope to Canadian youth: Let Christ lead you in the adventure of life
Oct 23, 2017 / 08:54 amIn a video message to participants in a youth forum in Canada, Pope Francis told young people to meet Jesus in prayer, letting Christ direct their lives – thus leading them on an incredible adventure.
Religions in Jerusalem must live in peace, Pope says
Oct 23, 2017 / 03:26 amMeeting with the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem on Monday, Pope Francis said that the different religions in Jerusalem must live together in peace, preserving dignity and rights so that suffering and violence can end.
Pope to Methodists: Reconciliation is more than talk – it needs action
Oct 19, 2017 / 06:29 amMarking 50 years of Catholic-Methodist dialogue, Pope Francis on Thursday told members of both traditions that when it comes to future relations, simply speaking about reconciliation is not enough – we must actually pray and work for it.
Kidnapped priest in Nigeria released, doing well
Oct 18, 2017 / 09:54 amFr. Maurizio Pallù, an Italian missionary who was kidnapped in southern Nigeria last week, was freed Tuesday.
Pope Francis prays for victims of Somalia massacre
Oct 18, 2017 / 03:43 amOn Wednesday, Pope Francis offered prayers for the more than 300 victims of a terrorist bombing in the African country of Somalia, one of the most lethal attacks to take place anywhere in the world in recent years.
Pope Francis on why he gives interviews
Oct 17, 2017 / 14:49 pmIn a preface to a new book of interviews, Pope Francis outlined his approach to speaking with journalists, explaining that he thinks interviews should be like a conversation and this is why he doesn’t prepare answers in advance.
Vatican City court finds former hospital president guilty of corruption
Oct 15, 2017 / 12:09 pmVatican City announced Saturday the conclusion of the corruption trial of the former president and treasurer of the Vatican-owned Bambino Gesù hospital in Rome.
Pope at canonization Mass: God never stops inviting us to the heavenly banquet
Oct 15, 2017 / 04:14 amOn Sunday, Pope Francis canonized 35 new saints in the Catholic Church, saying that no matter how often we reject him, the Lord will continue to love us and invite us to participate in his heavenly banquet.
Pope announces special 2019 Synod of Bishops on South American region
Oct 15, 2017 / 03:32 amOn Sunday, Pope Francis announced the decision to hold a special assembly of the Synod of Bishops, to take place in October 2019, on the state of evangelization in the Pan-Amazon region of South America.