Articles by Hannah Brockhaus
Cardinal Tomko, oldest living cardinal, dead at 98
Aug 8, 2022 / 04:53 amCardinal Jozef Tomko died early Monday morning in Rome at the age of 98. At the time of his death, the Slovakian-born cardinal was the world’s oldest living member of the College of Cardinals.
Pope Francis: Put your trust in God and his care for you
Aug 7, 2022 / 06:10 am“Do not be afraid — this is the certainty that your hearts should be attached to,” Pope Francis said.
'The Catholic Church remembers Ukraine': Archbishop visits wounded soldiers
Jul 21, 2022 / 04:15 amBefore visiting recently released prisoners of war in Ukraine, the resident of the Council of the Bishops’ Conferences of Europe spoke about self-defense.
Beauty, truth, and unity: Why Pope Francis is so concerned with the liturgy
Jul 21, 2022 / 01:00 amWhy is the way liturgy is celebrated so important to Pope Francis? In a word, because he is concerned about unity, this expert says.
‘Transparency and trust and Christ’: New rector takes helm of North American College seminary
Jul 20, 2022 / 10:23 amThe new rector of the North American College in Rome (NAC) said he wants the seminary to have an atmosphere of transparency and trust, with Christ being at the center of everything students do.
New policy says Vatican investments cannot contradict Catholic teaching
Jul 19, 2022 / 05:42 amA Vatican policy published Tuesday says that the Holy See’s financial investments cannot contradict Catholic teaching.
Croatian aid meant to show victims of Nigeria church attack that 'you are not forgotten'
Jul 18, 2022 / 17:33 pmForty-one people were killed by gunmen who opened fire during a Pentecost Sunday Mass.
Pope Francis: Time with the Word of God keeps our efforts from being ‘sterile activism’
Jul 17, 2022 / 07:00 amAccording to the Vatican gendarmes, around 12,000 people were in St. Peter’s Square for the pope’s weekly message.
Pope Francis: Canada visit will be a ‘penitential pilgrimage’
Jul 17, 2022 / 06:00 amPope Francis will travel to the Canadian cities of Edmonton, Quebec City, and Iqaluit from July 24-29.
Pope Francis tells religious congregations to have ‘zero tolerance’ on abuse
Jul 14, 2022 / 07:39 amIn a meeting with three male religious congregations on Thursday, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of taking a “zero tolerance” approach to abuse.hann
Vatican astronomer: Webb telescope space images are ‘food for the human spirit’
Jul 14, 2022 / 06:07 amThe first images from the James Webb space telescope reveal God’s creation and feed our souls, a Jesuit brother and astronomer said Thursday.
Pope Francis appoints three women to Dicastery for Bishops
Jul 13, 2022 / 04:48 amPope Francis on Wednesday named three women to the Dicastery of Bishops, the Vatican office responsible for evaluating new members of the Catholic Church’s hierarchy.
Pope Francis appoints Fairbanks bishop Zielinski to lead Minnesota diocese
Jul 12, 2022 / 05:08 amPope Francis on Tuesday appointed former Air Force chaplain and Fairbanks Bishop Chad Zielinski to lead the Diocese of New Ulm, Minnesota.
Pope Francis assures Ukrainian Greek Catholic bishops of prayers, 'involvement' to end war
Jul 11, 2022 / 08:35 amPope Francis said he is praying for Ukraine and working behind the scenes to help suffering Ukrainians.
Pope Francis: Conscientious objector Bl. Franz Jägerstätter an example for youth
Jul 11, 2022 / 05:21 amPope Francis on Monday invited young people to learn the story of Bl. Franz Jägerstätter, a conscientious objector who was imprisoned and killed for refusing to fight for the Nazis in World War II.
Pope Francis: Pray to see others as God sees them
Jul 10, 2022 / 08:00 amHe spoke about the Parable of the Good Samaritan and how we should treat those in need.
Pope Francis implores leaders of Sri Lanka to listen to the cries of the people
Jul 10, 2022 / 05:45 am“I join in the grief of the people of Sri Lanka, who continue to suffer the effects of political and economic instability,” the pope said on Sunday.
Pope Francis sends condolences to Japan after Shinzo Abe shot
Jul 9, 2022 / 05:30 am“In the wake of this senseless act, [Pope Francis] prays that Japanese society will be strengthened in its historic commitment to peace and nonviolence.”
'Women deserve better': Experts criticize EU Parliament resolution on ‘right to abortion’
Jul 7, 2022 / 02:20 amLegal experts have called “inaccurate and misleading” a proposed resolution by the European Parliament to include a “right to abortion” in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.
Marriage after tragedy: The key is forgiveness, couple says
Jul 5, 2022 / 10:07 am“Forgiveness allowed my marriage to survive,” Leila Abdallah said 28 months after three of her and husband Danny’s six children were killed.