Articles by Hannah Brockhaus
‘A man of the Church’: Cardinal George Pell’s funeral celebrated at Vatican
Jan 14, 2023 / 07:50 amThe funeral Mass was celebrated at the Altar of the Chair in St. Peter’s Basilica.
Cardinal Pell authored controversial memo critical of Pope Francis, journalist reveals
Jan 13, 2023 / 13:05 pmSandro Magister, a longtime Vatican journalist, revealed the identity of the document’s author on Jan. 11, the day after Pell’s death from a cardiac arrest.
Cardinal George Pell’s final years in Rome
Jan 12, 2023 / 13:00 pmAfter more than a year behind bars, Pell’s time in Rome was marked by a level of activity impressive for a man entering his eighth decade of life.
Funeral of Cardinal George Pell to be at Vatican on Saturday
Jan 12, 2023 / 03:38 amThe Mass will be celebrated at the Altar of the Chair in St. Peter’s Basilica.
Jesuits in Slovenia apologize for Rupnik abuse, say they believe victims
Jan 11, 2023 / 13:00 pm“We fully accept and understand the indignation, anger, and disappointment of the victims and their loved ones,” the Slovenian Jesuits said in a statement.
Pope Francis praises Cardinal George Pell’s dedication to the Church
Jan 11, 2023 / 05:32 amPope Francis remembered Cardinal Pell’s “dedication to the Gospel and the Church.”
Pope Francis: We don’t have to be perfect to evangelize
Jan 11, 2023 / 04:00 am“Here is the message for us: we do not have to wait until we are perfect and have come a long way following Jesus to witness to him.”
Pope Francis meets Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni
Jan 10, 2023 / 08:55 amThe private meeting on Tuesday marked the third time in nine days the 45-year-old politician was at the Vatican.
Pope Francis: Vulnerability threatens the ‘culture of efficiency’
Jan 10, 2023 / 05:00 amThe Catholic Church will mark the 31st annual World Day of the Sick on Feb. 11, the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes.
How to visit the tomb of Benedict XVI
Jan 7, 2023 / 11:00 amThe Vatican crypt will reopen to the public on Jan. 8.
Pope Francis reorganizes Diocese of Rome in face of ‘epochal change’
Jan 7, 2023 / 07:35 amThe constitution goes into effect on Jan. 31.
Cardinal Zen meets Pope Francis, prays at Benedict XVI’s tomb
Jan 7, 2023 / 03:10 amThe 90-year-old cardinal was in Rome for two days after the Hong Kong authorities temporarily released his passport.
The story behind the image hanging at Benedict XVI’s funeral
Jan 5, 2023 / 13:00 pmThe image, which hung in front of the central entrance to St. Peter’s Basilica, appears to be a copy of an 18th-century tapestry belonging to the Vatican.
PHOTOS: Solemn images of the closing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s coffin
Jan 5, 2023 / 08:14 amThe casket was closed in a private ceremony in St. Peter’s Basilica on the evening of Jan. 4 after three days of public visitation to the late pope’s body.
PHOTOS: Benedict XVI laid to rest in private ceremony
Jan 5, 2023 / 06:14 amBenedict’s wooden coffin was placed in the crypt under the central part of St. Peter’s Basilica, in the first tomb of St. John Paul II.
Missed Pope Benedict XVI’s funeral? Watch it here
Jan 5, 2023 / 04:50 amWatch EWTN's live coverage of the funeral Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
Benedict XVI’s funeral: Tens of thousands attend simple, solemn liturgy for beloved pope emeritus
Jan 5, 2023 / 03:21 amRoyalty, cardinals, patriarchs, government officials, and many Catholic families and religious attended the funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on a cold and foggy morning at the Vatican.
Portugal’s president unhappy with Vatican delegation restrictions for Benedict XVI funeral
Jan 4, 2023 / 16:15 pmPresident Marcelo Nuno Duarte Rebelo de Sousa has taken issue with the announcement that only Italy and Germany would have official delegations at the funeral.
Pope Francis: Benedict XVI brought us to ‘encounter with Jesus’
Jan 4, 2023 / 02:30 amPope Francis began his message Jan. 4 with a reference to his predecessor, Benedict XVI, who died on Dec. 31.
‘Flavors of home’: Benedict XVI’s favorite restaurant in Rome
Jan 3, 2023 / 07:45 amInside the cozy Cantina Tirolese in Rome, Benedict XVI knew he could always find the flavors of home.