Articles by Hannah Brockhaus
Pope Francis creates fundraising commission to solicit Vatican donations
Feb 26, 2025 / 12:35 pmThe commission comes as the Vatican City State and the Roman Curia continue to face budgetary and funding challenges.
Pope Francis continues to be in serious but stable condition, Vatican says
Feb 25, 2025 / 15:50 pmPope Francis continues to be in a serious but stable condition as he concludes his 12th day in Rome's Gemelli Hospital, the Vatican said Tuesday evening.
Pope Francis fills No. 2 position at Governorate of Vatican City State
Feb 25, 2025 / 12:45 pmThe Vatican announced on Tuesday that Francis had appointed Archbishop Emilio Nappa and layman Giuseppe Puglisi-Alibrandi to serve as joint secretaries-general.
This is Pope Francis’ message for Lent 2025
Feb 25, 2025 / 10:55 amIn his message for Lent 2025, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of living one’s life as a constant journey of conversion, choosing to walk in peace and hope.
Jubilee pilgrims, Rome’s Catholics pray for Pope Francis
Feb 21, 2025 / 11:20 amPilgrims from around the world continue to travel to Rome for the 2025 Jubilee Year, and though they won’t catch a glimpse of the pontiff, he is close to their hearts.
Doctors say Pope Francis shows ‘slight improvement’ while in hospital
Feb 19, 2025 / 14:20 pmAccording to the Feb. 19 communication, medical staff found the pope’s blood tests to show less inflammatory markers. They said his clinical condition is “stationary.”
Students use ‘hands, head, and heart’ to learn dying trades at Vatican art school
Feb 19, 2025 / 11:20 amThe “School of Arts and Crafts” of the Fabbrica di San Pietro is offering a free, six-month training course with a concentration in one of five traditional crafts.
Synod on Synodality study groups discuss progress at Vatican meeting
Feb 18, 2025 / 11:55 amFormed in 2024 at Pope Francis’ request, the study groups are intended to deepen the theological, pastoral, and canonical reflections on 10 themes.
At Vatican evening event, historic St. Peter’s bell ‘speaks’ through new sound installation
Feb 17, 2025 / 10:30 amThe work by American artist Bill Fontana transforms the resonances of the 9-ton bell into an immersive acoustic experience.
UPDATE: Pope Francis hospitalized at Gemelli for bronchitis
Feb 14, 2025 / 06:05 amThe 88-year-old pope was hospitalized in the late morning on Feb. 14 following meetings with a number of people, including the prime minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico.
Vatican to project Chinese artist’s portraits of inmates on prison exterior
Feb 12, 2025 / 14:20 pmThe 64-year-old Yan Pei-Ming is a contemporary artist who has been living in France since 1981 and is known for his “epic-sized” portraits of public figures.
Pope Francis to U.S. bishops amid mass deportations: Dignity of migrants comes first
Feb 11, 2025 / 09:35 amPope Francis addressed the bishops of the United States on Tuesday about the country’s ongoing mass deportation of immigrants.
St. Teresa of Calcutta added to Church calendar as optional memorial
Feb 11, 2025 / 09:05 amThe decree issued Feb. 11 by the Vatican noted the influence of St. Teresa’s spirituality around the world.
Pope Francis: Defending Indigenous rights ‘a matter of justice’
Feb 10, 2025 / 11:40 am“Land, water, and food are not mere commodities but the very basis of life and the link between these [Indigenous] peoples and nature,” Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis: Keep the hope that it is possible to eradicate human trafficking
Feb 7, 2025 / 13:00 pmIn his message for the 11th International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking, Pope Francis offered a message of hope.
Pope Francis to take meetings at home while sick with bronchitis, Vatican says
Feb 6, 2025 / 12:30 pmThe pope has faced several health challenges in recent years, including knee problems requiring a wheelchair, respiratory infections, and a fall resulting in a forearm contusion.
Pope Francis praises midwives, OB-GYNs who welcome babies with ‘humanity’
Feb 6, 2025 / 12:00 pmThe pope’s words were conveyed in a written speech handed out during an audience with an association of midwives and OB-GYNs on Feb. 6.
Pope Francis to write papal document on theme of children
Feb 3, 2025 / 12:20 pmThe summit includes panels on the child’s right to resources, to education, to food and health care, to family, to free time, and to live free from violence.
Pope Francis, international leaders discuss children’s rights at Vatican
Feb 3, 2025 / 09:13 amPope Francis and leaders from around the world are meeting at the Vatican this week to discuss the rights of children — including the unborn.
Broglio defends U.S. bishops against ‘false’ immigration criticisms
Jan 31, 2025 / 11:10 amBroglio told TV2000 on Jan. 29 that criticism the bishops have received are “false” and “have strongly affected us because they are not true.”