Articles by Hannah Brockhaus
Vatican and German bishops discuss theological questions from Synodal Way
Jul 27, 2023 / 10:07 amAccording to a joint statement from the Vatican and the German bishops’ conference, the meeting took place in a “positive and constructive climate.”
Taizé community to get new leader in December
Jul 26, 2023 / 12:53 pmBrother Alois Loeser has chosen an Anglican, Brother Matthew (Andrew) Thorpe, 58, to be the ecumenical Christian fraternity’s third-ever prior.
Vatican prosecutor seeks 7 years in prison, $15 million in cardinal’s financial trial
Jul 26, 2023 / 09:33 amCardinal Angelo Becciu has been charged with embezzlement, abuse of office, and several other allegations regarding a series of financial investments.
Pope Francis names Davenport, Iowa’s Bishop Zinkula to lead Archdiocese of Dubuque
Jul 26, 2023 / 05:51 amBishop Thomas Zinkula, 66, has led the Davenport Diocese in southeast Iowa since 2017.
Vatican honors Venerable Cardinal Văn Thuận with new foundation
Jul 25, 2023 / 09:00 amThe Vatican has united two foundations into a single new foundation named for Venerable Nguyen Văn Thuận.
The Lebanese saint who unites Christians and Muslims
Jul 24, 2023 / 10:35 amSt. Charbel Makhlouf is known in Lebanon for the miraculous healings of those who visit his tomb to seek his intercession — both Christians and Muslims.
In Rome, relic of St. Mary Magdalene’s foot points way to the Vatican
Jul 22, 2023 / 02:00 amLost for centuries, the relic was rediscovered in 2000 and is now displayed for veneration at the Basilica of St. John the Baptist of the Florentines.
Vatican offers plenary indulgence for third annual Grandparents’ Day this month
Jul 5, 2023 / 10:58 amThe day will be observed this year on July 23, the Sunday before the feast of Sts. Anne and Joachim, the grandparents of Jesus.
Vatican to collect stories of Christian martyrs killed since 2000
Jul 5, 2023 / 04:02 am“To all of them we owe a great debt and cannot forget them,” Pope Francis said.
Archbishop Fernández defends controversial book as ‘catechesis for teens’
Jul 4, 2023 / 08:50 amWriting on his personal Facebook page on July 3, Archbishop Víctor Manuel Fernández said the book was “not a theology book.”
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for July 2023
Jul 3, 2023 / 11:25 am“In the Eucharist, it is Christ who offers himself, who gives himself for us,” the pope said.
Pope Francis condemns Quran burning in interview with UAE newspaper
Jul 3, 2023 / 04:35 amThe United Arab Emirates newspaper said it was Pope Francis’ first interview granted to an Arabic news outlet.
Pope Francis: Do you ‘live as a witness of Jesus?’
Jul 2, 2023 / 05:30 amPope Francis spoke to an estimated 15,000 people about “the gift of the prophetic mission” during his weekly Angelus address.
Pope Francis appoints Argentine Archbishop Fernández as head of doctrine dicastery
Jul 1, 2023 / 08:20 amArchbishop Víctor Manuel Fernández is a well-known theologian, writer, and papal adviser.
Meet the U.S.’s newest archbishop and leader of the Church in Las Vegas
Jun 28, 2023 / 12:48 pmArchbishop George Leo Thomas will receive the pallium from the pope at a Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on Thursday, June 28.
Pope Francis: St. Mary MacKillop evangelized through Catholic education
Jun 28, 2023 / 05:03 amCommenting on the late June weather, Francis asked pilgrims at the start of the event “to be a little patient today in this heat.”
Vatican’s child protection commission invites public feedback on safeguarding principles
Jun 27, 2023 / 08:00 amThe online survey is available in four languages and responses will be used to formulate an updated Universal Guidelines Framework (UFG).
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Knoxville Bishop Rick Stika
Jun 27, 2023 / 04:31 amStika, 65, was investigated by the Vatican for mismanagement of his diocese. He has also been accused of protecting a seminarian accused of rape.
Meet the archbishop-elect of Brussels, the capital of the European Union
Jun 23, 2023 / 12:15 pmFather Luc Terlinden, 54, has been named the archbishop of Mechelen-Brussels, considered the most important position in the Church in the country.
Pope Francis addresses artists, including creator of blasphemous crucifix photo
Jun 23, 2023 / 10:15 amPope Francis addressed approximately 200 prominent artists and other creative people from more than 30 countries in the Sistine Chapel on Friday.