Articles by Hannah Brockhaus
Pope Francis invites Mongolian Buddhists and Catholics to work together to end violence
May 28, 2022 / 07:10 am"We have a duty to arouse in humanity the will to renounce violence and build a culture of peace," Pope Francis said.
Cardinal Angelo Sodano, former Vatican secretary of state, dies at 94
May 28, 2022 / 04:15 amThe cardinal had been accused in recent years of covering up clerical sexual abuse.
Cardinal O’Malley urges Italian Catholic bishops to ‘make things right’ for abuse survivors
May 26, 2022 / 10:54 am‘We have nothing to fear by telling the truth,’ said the head of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors.
St. Philip Neri’s 7 Churches Pilgrimage returns after pandemic break
May 26, 2022 / 08:37 amAfter a 2-year pause, around 800 people walked more than 15 miles in the saint’s footsteps.
Pope Francis calls for a Christian economy based on community
May 25, 2022 / 06:40 amThe pope was speaking to members of the Global Solidarity Fund.
‘Bicycling cardinal’ is new leader of Italy’s Catholic bishops’ conference
May 24, 2022 / 07:37 amCardinal Matteo Zuppi, 66, has led the Bologna archdiocese since 2015.
Pope Francis names Arkansas priest to lead Diocese of St. Augustine
May 24, 2022 / 05:15 amBishop-elect Erik Pohlmeier succeeds 76-year-old Bishop Felipe J. Estévez.
Witness thrown out of courtroom as Cardinal Becciu cross-examination continues
May 20, 2022 / 11:00 amMsgr. Alberto Perlasca was asked to leave the room by the court’s president.
Cardinal Becciu: Pope Francis responsible for Vatican auditor's ousting
May 18, 2022 / 13:33 pmCardinal Angelo Becciu said Wednesday that he is blameless in the forced resignation of a Vatican auditor, because it came at Pope Francis’ request.
Pope Francis changes rules for major superiors of religious orders
May 18, 2022 / 10:25 amThe change allows religious brothers who are not priests to lead their religious communities with Vatican permission.
Pope Francis: St. Charles de Foucauld’s spirituality helped me through a crisis
May 18, 2022 / 06:03 amThe pope canonized the French explorer on May 15.
Exorcists feel isolated — but this course aims to change that
May 17, 2022 / 10:35 am‘There is much greater knowledge that the exorcist must have a team,’ said course organizer Father Luis Ramirez.
Pope Francis praises courage of 23-year-old lay founder of mission society
May 16, 2022 / 09:55 amPauline Jaricot, founder of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, will be beatified on May 22.
Pope Francis canonizes 10 new saints of the Catholic Church
May 15, 2022 / 03:00 amIt was the Church’s first canonization since October 2019.
Pope Francis: Family life more tested than ever before
May 13, 2022 / 10:25 amThe pope was speaking to moral theologians.
Charles de Foucauld: The miracle that paved the way for his canonization
May 13, 2022 / 06:44 amIt began with a 50-foot fall inside a French chapel.
Vatican confirms Pope Francis will visit 3 cities in Canada in July
May 13, 2022 / 04:15 amThe pope will visit Edmonton, Quebec City, and Iqaluit on July 24-30.
PHOTOS: Pilgrims honor Mary in St. Peter’s Basilica
May 12, 2022 / 10:02 amOn Wednesdays in May, the basilica is hosting a prayer service honoring Mary.
What you should know about this new Catholic saint from India
May 12, 2022 / 07:17 amDevasahayam Pillai will be canonized in St. Peter’s Square on May 15.
Pope Francis: Low birth rate is a ‘social emergency’
May 12, 2022 / 05:35 am‘Italy, Europe, and the West are impoverishing their futures,’ the pope said.