Articles by Hannah Brockhaus
The Vatican is changing how it verifies miracles
Sep 23, 2016 / 10:03 amChanges to the regulations for confirming alleged miracles during the causes of saints aim to preserve the scientific rigor of the examination and maintain its distinction from matters of theology, it was announced Friday.
How Catholics brought women's equality to a Cameroon clan
Sep 21, 2016 / 14:03 pmA region of Cameroon that traditionally believed women to have no value now sees them as equal to men, thanks to a lay Catholic apostolate in the area.
Former Southern Baptist to become next head of Louisiana diocese
Sep 21, 2016 / 10:46 amThe Vatican announced Wednesday that Pope Francis has appointed Bishop David Prescott Talley, currently auxiliary bishop of Atlanta and a former Baptist, to serve as the coadjutor bishop of the Diocese of Alexandria.
Do something about forced migration, cardinal exhorts UN
Sep 20, 2016 / 12:05 pmThe Vatican Secretary of State pleaded Monday for an increased commitment from the international community in addressing the root causes of forced migration, particularly those which are man-made, such as war and arms trading.
In Assisi, Pope Francis slams 'paganism of indifference'
Sep 20, 2016 / 09:38 amIn efforts for peace, indifference is the greatest sickness of our time, Pope Francis said at an interreligious summit in Assisi on Tuesday.
Cardinal Parolin to visit Colombia for signing of peace accords
Sep 19, 2016 / 23:04 pmVatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin will visit Colombia Sept. 26 to mark the signing of a long-awaited peace agreement between the Colombian government and FARC rebels.
Bring people Christ's mercy, Pope Francis tells new bishops
Sep 16, 2016 / 12:10 pmLike the Good Samaritan in the parable, you have been called to show the mercy of God to the men and women God has placed in your path, Pope Francis said to a group of new bishops on Friday.
Cooperating in abortion is always an impediment to ordination, Pope affirms
Sep 16, 2016 / 11:38 amPope Francis has confirmed that the impediments preventing one from being ordained – such as homicide, abortion, or attempted suicide – apply whether or not the man was Catholic at the time the act occurred.
Pope Francis: Humans are different from the rest of creation
Sep 15, 2016 / 12:35 pmCreated in the image of God, human beings have a dignity they are in danger of degrading when they place material possessions above God in their hearts, Pope Francis said Thursday.
Pope Francis calls murdered French priest blessed
Sep 14, 2016 / 10:09 amOn Wednesday Pope Francis said Fr. Jacques Hamel, who was killed by supporters of the Islamic State while saying Mass in July, “is blessed now,” according to Archbishop Dominique Lebrun of Rouen.
Trust in Jesus – not in things that don't matter, Pope says
Sep 14, 2016 / 09:30 amRather than trusting in ultimately unimportant things, place your hope in Jesus and you will not grow weary on the path of discipleship, Pope Francis said Wednesday.
Pope Francis: 'killing in the name of God is satanic'
Sep 14, 2016 / 01:09 amReferencing the recent murder of French priest Fr. Jacques Hamel, Pope Francis said the persecution of Christians happening today, under any form, is a work of Satan.
Virtual reality film lets users experience the life of Christ
Sep 12, 2016 / 23:02 pmIf you have ever wondered what it would be like to have been there when Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount, or to have stood next to the Blessed Virgin Mary at the foot of the cross, then a new feature-film length virtual reality of the life of Christ may give you the chance.
Pope Francis: No sinner is ever beyond the love of God
Sep 11, 2016 / 07:37 amOn Sunday Pope Francis said that God shows us, through parables, the merciful love of the Father, who rejoices over every sinful person who returns to him.
It's Jesus who radically sets us free, Pope Francis says
Sep 10, 2016 / 10:06 amChrist took on our sins so that we might have true freedom, Pope Francis said Saturday during a special audience in St. Peter's Square, where he gave confirmation to a young man in a wheelchair.
Pope Francis: Don't use God to defend your own interests
Sep 7, 2016 / 07:56 amOn Wednesday, Pope Francis warned against making Jesus into the person we want him to be, and thus creating obstacles to a true relationship with Christ and his mercy.
Mother Teresa's unfulfilled wish: to serve the poor in China
Sep 5, 2016 / 13:14 pmIt’s a little-known fact that near the end of her life, Mother Teresa went to China three times in order to establish her order there, but was “heartbroken” when her efforts failed because of the poor diplomatic relations between China and the Holy See.
Pope Francis: Mother Teresa shows us our 'vocation to charity'
Sep 4, 2016 / 03:18 amMore than just helping people in need, the Christian life must include the roots of charity, putting our entire lives at the service of Christ, as Mother Teresa did, Pope Francis said Sunday.
Only sister to survive Yemen attack: despite danger, 'we chose to stay'
Sep 3, 2016 / 08:50 amA year before a March 4 attack killed four sisters, the Missionaries of Charity opted not to leave, but to remain with their patients in the war-torn country of Yemen, the sole survivor said on Saturday.
Pope Francis makes surprise stop at Vatican unveiling of Our Lady of Aparecida
Sep 3, 2016 / 06:33 amAhead of his meeting with volunteers Saturday, Pope Francis decided to pop in for the inauguration of a new statue of Our Lady of Aparecida in the Vatican Gardens.