Hannah Brockhaus

Hannah Brockhaus

Hannah Brockhaus is Catholic News Agency’s senior Vatican correspondent. After growing up in Omaha, Nebraska, she earned a degree in English from Truman State University in Missouri. In 2016, she moved to Rome, Italy, where in her spare time she enjoys reading and going on adventures with her husband and son.

Articles by Hannah Brockhaus

5 things to know about Cardinal Zen

May 11, 2022 / 11:05 am

The 90-year-old cardinal was arrested and released on bail on May 11.

Vatican following news of Cardinal Zen’s arrest ‘with concern’

May 11, 2022 / 09:11 am

The Holy See said it was ‘following the development of the situation with extreme attention.’

Bishop: New Vatican constitution gives value to Catholic bishops’ conferences

May 10, 2022 / 09:05 am

Bishop Marco Mellino was addressing the heads of Vatican dicasteries.

Cardinal Becciu questioned on investments as his former deputy seeks damages

May 5, 2022 / 11:30 am

Cardinal Becciu read out a 50-page declaration asserting his innocence at a Vatican finance trial hearing.

Pope Francis uses wheelchair in public for first time since colon surgery

May 5, 2022 / 04:50 am

The pope was pushed in a wheelchair onto the stage of the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall.

The story of Sister Lucindis, the nun who made St. Peter’s Square her home

May 5, 2022 / 03:00 am

Sister Maria Lucindis Stock died on March 11. This is her story.

Pope Francis prays that young people will follow Mary’s example

May 3, 2022 / 09:35 am

‘You young people, who want to build something new, a better world, follow her example, take risks,’ the pope urged.

Schoenstatt founder’s beatification cause put on hold

May 3, 2022 / 09:00 am

Bishop Stephan Ackermann acknowledged that ‘the suspension of the beatification process is a painful step for the Schoenstatt family.’

Pope Francis says he wants to meet Putin in Moscow to discuss Ukraine war

May 3, 2022 / 03:05 am

‘We have not yet had a response,’ the pope said.

Vatican basilica to lead candlelight rosary procession during May

May 2, 2022 / 10:39 am

Throughout the month of May, the Vatican will host two weekly occasions for prayer in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, it was announced on Monday.

Pope Francis moves meeting to Vatican home because of painful knee

May 2, 2022 / 07:40 am

Pope Francis, 85, has been suffering from an inflamed ligament.

Bishop Paul Hinder, apostolic vicar of Southern Arabia, retires

May 2, 2022 / 05:45 am

He led the Catholic Church on the Arabian peninsula for 17 years.

Pope Francis: ‘The doctor has told me not to walk’

Apr 30, 2022 / 07:40 am

“It is a humiliation, but I offer it for your country,” Pope Francis told pilgrims from Slovakia.

Ex-director says Pope Francis wanted Vatican financial watchdog to help close London deal

Apr 28, 2022 / 09:05 am

Tommaso Di Ruzza was questioned during an April 27 hearing in the ongoing Vatican finance trial.

Spanish Cardinal Carlos Amigo dies at age 87 after lung surgery

Apr 27, 2022 / 09:20 am

He was an advocate for dialogue between Christians, Muslims, and Jews.

The original Image of Divine Mercy: It's not where you might think

Apr 24, 2022 / 06:03 am

Among Catholic devotions, the Divine Mercy message is well-known: the iconic image of Christ, with rays of red and white pouring from his heart; St. Faustina, called the “Apostle of Divine Mercy;” and the Basilica of Divine Mercy in Krakow, Poland.

Pope Francis says Vatican canceled meeting with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill

Apr 22, 2022 / 09:48 am

In an interview with an Argentine newspaper published Thursday, Pope Francis said a meeting with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill will no longer take place as planned.

Vatican clears Cardinal Stanisław Dziwisz of negligence in Polish abuse cases

Apr 22, 2022 / 05:22 am

The Vatican has ended an investigation into allegations that Polish Cardinal Stanisław Dziwisz failed to investigate claims of clerical sex abuse when he was archbishop of Krakow, saying his actions were “correct.”

Pope Francis’ agenda canceled for needed ‘medical checkups,’ Vatican says

Apr 22, 2022 / 04:52 am

Pope Francis’ agenda was cleared on Friday for needed medical checkups, a Vatican spokesperson said. The 85-year-old pontiff has been suffering from pain in his right knee, causing him to take smaller roles in some Vatican liturgies and to remain seated more often.

On South Sudan trip, Pope Francis will not see ‘peace realized, but peace persisting,’ bishop says

Apr 22, 2022 / 03:45 am

“There are no major risks” to Pope Francis’ safety in South Sudan, Bishop Christian Carlassare said.