Articles by Hannah Brockhaus
Pope recognizes illicitly ordained Chinese bishops
Sep 22, 2018 / 05:22 amAfter the signing Saturday of a provisional Vatican-China deal on the nomination of bishops, the Vatican announced Pope Francis’ recognition of seven illicitly ordained Chinese bishops.
Vatican signs deal with China on bishop appointments
Sep 22, 2018 / 03:39 amAn expected agreement between the Holy See and the People’s Republic of China on the appointment of bishops was signed Saturday in Beijing, the Vatican announced.
Pope's Baltics visit to honor those who sacrificed for freedom
Sep 21, 2018 / 11:01 amAhead of his visit to the Baltic states Sept. 22-25, Pope Francis praised liberty and said his trip would honor those who have sacrificed for the freedom the countries now experience.
Benedict XVI defends resignation and title ‘pope emeritus’ in private letters
Sep 20, 2018 / 08:35 amThe private correspondence, excerpts from which were carried in a German newspaper, was reportedly addressed to Cardinal Walter Brandmüller.
Pope Francis meets Bono
Sep 19, 2018 / 09:50 amU2 front man Bono had a private audience with Pope Francis at the Vatican Wednesday afternoon, saying afterward the Holy Father was “incredibly gracious with his time, his concentration.”
Pope Francis: To honor one's parents, follow the saints
Sep 19, 2018 / 04:17 amThere are many saints who demonstrate that even if one comes from a difficult childhood, or does not have good parents, hope can still be found in Christ and the mission received from him, Pope Francis said Wednesday.
Youth to meet with Pope Francis during October synod
Sep 18, 2018 / 09:21 amThe Synod of Bishops announced Tuesday that the upcoming assembly of bishops will include a meeting of young people with Pope Francis and the Synod Fathers in the Vatican’s Pope Paul VI hall.
Pope Francis approves new constitution for Synod of Bishops
Sep 18, 2018 / 07:30 amIn a new apostolic constitution, Pope Francis has reformed the Synod of Bishops and created a mechanism for the assembly’s final document to be included in official Church teaching.
Pope Francis: Discipleship takes sacrifice
Sep 16, 2018 / 05:03 amA fundamental rule of being a disciple of Christ is the necessity to make sacrifices and deny one’s self, Pope Francis said in his Angelus address Sunday.
Pope Francis warns priests against living a double life
Sep 15, 2018 / 15:03 pmDuring a day trip to Sicily Saturday, Pope Francis told priests and religious to fight their vices and strive to live a consistent witness of morality.
Do not avoid the wounds of the Church, pope says in Sicily
Sep 15, 2018 / 05:21 amIn Sicily Saturday, Pope Francis said the wounds of the Church and the world are the wounds of Christ, and they must be touched and seen.
Clericalism at root of abuse scandals in Church, pope told Jesuits in Ireland
Sep 14, 2018 / 09:05 amPope Francis told a group of Jesuits during his visit to Dublin last month that elitism and clericalism in the Church are a cause of the abuse scandals in places like the United States and Ireland.
Pope Francis tells new bishops holiness is their 'most urgent task'
Sep 13, 2018 / 11:01 amThe most important duty of bishops is total dedication to the pursuit of holiness and the holiness of their local Church, Pope Francis said to a group of 130 new bishops Thursday.
Pope accepts resignation of Bishop Bransfield as inquiry into misconduct claims launched
Sep 13, 2018 / 03:52 amPope Francis Thursday accepted the resignation of Bishop Michael J. Bransfield from the pastoral government of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, West Virginia, and asked the Archbishop of Baltimore to launch an investigation into allegations of misconduct.
Pope convokes world-wide meeting of bishops on abuse crisis
Sep 12, 2018 / 05:03 amPope Francis has called for all the presidents of the Catholic bishops’ conferences of the world to meet at the Vatican in February to discuss the issue of sexual abuse of minors.
Pope Francis: God's mercy frees us from slavery to sin
Sep 12, 2018 / 03:12 amAttachment to sin and vice is a form of interior slavery which inhibit the ability to love, but true freedom is always found in God’s mercy, Pope Francis said at the general audience Wednesday.
Pope's cardinal advisors say Vatican will soon respond to Viganò allegations
Sep 11, 2018 / 09:12 amPope Francis’ group of cardinal advisors have issued a statement saying the Holy See is preparing an answer to current debates, presumably referencing questions raised following allegations by Archbishop Carlo Viganò.
Pope Francis: Don't make a show of doing good
Sep 9, 2018 / 04:43 amPope Francis said Sunday that Jesus teaches when doing good deeds, they should be performed discretely and without trying to draw attention to one’s self.
Speak out against injustice, Pope Francis says
Sep 7, 2018 / 03:14 amGod needs Christians to be his hands and feet on earth, and to speak out about injustice wherever it happens, especially when hidden by silence, the pope said in an interview published Friday.
Head of Mother Teresa's order: she was like 'a mother to me'
Sep 5, 2018 / 09:03 amFor Sr. Mary Prema Pierick, Mother Teresa's impact did not come from her outward appearance, but from a personal encounter with the woman's unconditional and mother-like love and acceptance.