Articles by Hannah Brockhaus
What’s next in the Vatican’s trial of Cardinal Becciu
Nov 17, 2023 / 14:00 pmAfter almost two and a half years, the Vatican’s “trial of the century,” in which the disgraced Cardinal Angelo Becciu is a defendant, is winding down.
Pope Francis invites young people to be ‘God’s answer’ to a hopeless world
Nov 14, 2023 / 11:51 amThe pope’s message on the theme “Rejoicing in Hope,” was released ahead of the next diocesan World Youth Day, to be celebrated on Nov. 26.
‘Hate speech’ charges dismissed for Finnish lawmaker who defended traditional marriage
Nov 14, 2023 / 04:55 amPäivi Räsänen had been charged after publicly sharing her biblical, religious views on marriage as between one man and one woman.
After Benedict XVI’s death, Vatican monastery to be home to Benedictine nuns
Nov 13, 2023 / 07:02 amPope Benedict XVI spent his retirement at Mater Ecclesiae Monastery until his death on Dec. 31, 2022.
Indi Gregory dies after removal of life support
Nov 13, 2023 / 04:55 amThe 8-month-old Gregory died in her mother’s arms at 1:45 a.m. on Nov. 13, according to Christian Concern.
From anger to joy: Young convert shares story on World Youth Day stage
Nov 12, 2023 / 06:00 amA convert summarizes his journey to finding a home in the Catholic Church after experiencing family issues that spiraled him into anger, depression, and drug addiction.
Vatican Museums announce new hours, ticket price, and entrance
Nov 10, 2023 / 09:23 amThe museums have announced a series of novelties beginning both this month and after the new year, in anticipation of the 2025 Jubilee Year.
Pope Francis laments ‘innocent dead’ in Holy Land conflict
Nov 9, 2023 / 13:44 pmThe Holy Father made the remarks during a meeting Thursday with a Catholic order of knighthood that supports the Holy Land.
Community of the Beatitudes forms commission to study past abuses
Nov 9, 2023 / 11:10 amThe 50-year-old charismatic movement has announced it will form an independent commission to study problems in the group’s past.
Rome to celebrate 1,700th birthday of the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran
Nov 9, 2023 / 04:00 amThe Diocese of Rome has planned a full year of events to mark the 1,700th anniversary of the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, dedicated on Nov. 9, 324.
Vatican doctrine office: Transgender-identifying people can be baptized, witness marriages
Nov 8, 2023 / 14:25 pmThe Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith issued the document in response to questions from a Brazilian bishop.
Vatican joins interfaith declaration on fighting climate change
Nov 8, 2023 / 11:50 amThe Holy See has signed an interfaith declaration on taking action to protect the environment during a religious summit held ahead of COP28.
In special meeting, Pope Francis talks peace, war, climate with kids from around the world
Nov 6, 2023 / 13:38 pmPope Francis answered questions about war, the environment, and his daily life during an encounter with roughly 7,000 children from around the world on Monday.
Pope Francis keeps busy schedule despite feeling ‘not well’
Nov 6, 2023 / 09:46 amPope Francis is continuing to keep a full schedule even as the Holy Father said he was not feeling well during a meeting Monday morning.
Canon lawyer denies involvement in papal election reform, calling reports ‘a pure lie’
Nov 6, 2023 / 08:55 amReports said Cardinal Gianfranco Ghirlanda had been tasked by Pope Francis with drafting revisions to conclaves.
Pope Francis: Like Benedict XVI, be ‘humble laborers’ for the Church
Nov 3, 2023 / 07:05 amPope Francis presided at a Mass for the repose of the souls of Pope Benedict XVI and the six cardinals and 147 bishops who died in the past year.
Pope Francis talks Synod on Synodality and homosexuality in new interview
Nov 2, 2023 / 13:35 pmAsked about the synod assembly’s discussion of homosexuality, Pope Francis said: “When I say ‘everyone, everyone, everyone,’ [I’m speaking about] people.”
Pope Francis prays for peace and hope on All Souls’ Day
Nov 2, 2023 / 08:04 amThe pope presided at the Mass at the Rome War Cemetery amid scattered rain showers on a breezy, cool morning.
Update: Pope Francis to attend COP28 climate change conference in Dubai in December
Nov 2, 2023 / 06:01 amPope Francis said in a TV interview he will travel to the United Arab Emirates for the second time from Dec. 1–3.
How to bring peace to the world? Start with sacramental confession, cardinal says
Oct 31, 2023 / 11:00 amWe can take hope in the reconciliation, mercy, and peace of Christ in confession, Cardinal Mauro Piacenza said in a letter ahead of the solemnity of All Saints.