Articles by Hannah Brockhaus
Pope Francis says he hopes Vatican-China deal will be renewed
Jul 5, 2022 / 04:49 amPope Francis said he hopes the Vatican’s provisional agreement with China on the appointment of Catholic bishops will be renewed for the second time in October.
Brazilian Cardinal Cláudio Hummes dies at 87
Jul 4, 2022 / 09:24 amCardinal Cláudio Hummes, archbishop emeritus of São Paulo, Brazil, died on Monday after a long illness.
'For the moment, no. Really!' – Pope Francis dismisses resignation rumors, says health is improving
Jul 4, 2022 / 06:12 amPope Francis has said he has no plans to resign soon and that his knee injury is healing.
Pope Francis condemns abortion in new comments about Roe v. Wade decision, responds to question on Communion
Jul 4, 2022 / 03:43 amPope Francis condemned abortion in new comments about the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
This is Pope Francis' prayer intention for July 2022
Jun 30, 2022 / 11:00 amPope Francis has asked the Catholic Church to pray in a special way for the elderly during the month of July.
Pope Francis: Catholic-Eastern Orthodox dialogue can promote world peace
Jun 30, 2022 / 09:23 amUnity among Christians is a necessary step to building a world of fraternity, Pope Francis said on Thursday.
Pope Francis on the feast of Peter and Paul: Care for the vulnerable
Jun 29, 2022 / 10:17 amPope Francis called Wednesday for Catholics not to retreat into their own groups, but to open the church doors and work together to care for the vulnerable in the world.
Faith ‘is never a walk in the park,’ Pope Francis says on Peter and Paul feast
Jun 29, 2022 / 08:40 amThe pope prayed a mid-week Angelus to mark the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, the patron saints of the city of Rome.
Pope Francis condemns ‘barbaric attack’ on Ukraine mall
Jun 29, 2022 / 08:20 amA Russian missile hit a shopping mall June 27, killing at least 18, Ukrainian authorities said.
Nancy Pelosi reportedly receives Communion at papal Mass
Jun 29, 2022 / 05:00 amPelosi was banned from receiving Holy Communion in her home diocese, the Archdiocese of San Francisco, in May.
Pope Francis pens letter on liturgy after Traditionis custodes
Jun 29, 2022 / 04:05 amThe 15-page apostolic letter, Desiderio Desideravi, was published on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul.
Winning 2025 Jubilee Year logo unveiled after global competition
Jun 28, 2022 / 10:40 amThe Vatican evangelization chief unveiled on Tuesday the winning logo of the 2025 Jubilee Year, chosen after a worldwide competition.
Vatican debuts monthly street newspaper
Jun 28, 2022 / 09:44 amThe Vatican-owned L’Osservatore Romano debuted on Tuesday a street newspaper aiming “to give voice to the voiceless.”
Pope Francis to teens: Use the summer break well
Jun 28, 2022 / 04:05 am"I encourage you to use well and responsibly the time that is available to you," Pope Francis said in a video message.
Pope Francis blesses Neocatechumenal Way missionaries
Jun 27, 2022 / 10:30 amPope Francis on Monday met and ratified the assignments of families, priests, and seminarians of the Neocatechumenal Way preparing to become missionaries in foreign countries.
Next World Meeting of Families to be held in 2028
Jun 25, 2022 / 12:15 pmCardinal Kevin Farrell made the announcement at the end of Mass for the 10th World Meeting of Families, which will end on June 26.
Pope Francis: Christ frees families from the slavery of selfishness
Jun 25, 2022 / 12:00 pm"How many people lack the greatest freedom of all, which is interior freedom," Pope Francis said at Mass in St. Peter's Square.
Should the Church require a year of marriage prep? Catholic formators weigh in
Jun 24, 2022 / 15:38 pmThe Vatican last week released a document with recommendations for a year-long “marriage catechumenate” to prepare Catholic couples for the sacrament of matrimony.
Cardinal Farrell: St. John the Baptist is a ‘witness to the sacredness of life’
Jun 23, 2022 / 02:30 amThe cardinal celebrated Mass for the World Meeting of Families 2022 on the Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist.
Catholic marriage is a gift, not a formality, Pope Francis says at World Meeting of Families 2022 opening
Jun 22, 2022 / 12:10 pmPope Francis said Wednesday that Catholic marriage is a gift, not just a formality or rule.