Articles by Hannah Brockhaus
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.
True rest is found in Christ – not escapism, pope says
Sep 5, 2018 / 03:04 amThe commandment to rest on Sundays is an invitation to be centered on Christ and to give praise and thanksgiving for the gift of life, not to waste the day in distraction, Pope Francis said Wednesday.
Pope Francis says response to division should be silence, prayer
Sep 3, 2018 / 04:15 amPope Francis said Monday that to division and scandal the answer should be silence and prayer; and asked the Lord for the grace to discern when it is better to speak or to remain quiet.
Pope Francis: Let the Word of God take root in your heart
Sep 2, 2018 / 05:28 amCatholics should listen to the scripture readings at Mass with an open heart, so that the Word of God can take root in their lives and bear good fruit, Pope Francis said Sunday.
Pope Francis: the oceans and seas reflect God's greatness
Sep 1, 2018 / 03:10 amContemplating the grandeur of the ocean is also an opportunity to reflect on the goodness of God the Creator, Pope Francis said in a message for a day of prayer for the care of creation.
Families are called to unity, Pope Francis says
Aug 29, 2018 / 03:57 amDivorce and separation may be common, but the model families should strive after is unity, and people should not forget those husbands and wives who, even amid difficulties, continue to be faithful, Pope Francis said Wednesday.
Pope: 'I will not say a single word' on Vigano's allegations of cover-up
Aug 26, 2018 / 15:30 pmPope Francis said Sunday that he will not comment on claims by a former Vatican ambassador to the U.S. that the pope knew about allegations against Archbishop Theodore McCarrick and reinstated him in ministry. The pope said people should make up their own minds about the claims.
Pope Francis prays for Irish people in visit to Knock
Aug 26, 2018 / 04:05 amOn Sunday during a quick visit to Knock Shrine in county Mayo, Pope Francis entrusted the Irish people to the care of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Be a 'beacon of joy,' Francis tells families in Ireland
Aug 25, 2018 / 14:28 pmPope Francis encouraged attendees at an evening festival for the World Meeting of Families to radiate joy into the world like lighthouses radiate light – giving an example for other families to follow.
Pope in Ireland: Parents are the first example of faith for children
Aug 25, 2018 / 08:24 amThe first place children learn the faith is in the home, following the good example of their parents, Pope Francis said during a meeting with newly-wed and engaged couples in Ireland.
In Ireland, Pope Francis decries failure of bishops in abuse scandal
Aug 25, 2018 / 04:19 amIn Ireland on Saturday, Pope Francis said the anger of Catholics at bishops’ failure in response to the sexual abuse crisis is appropriate and that he shares those feelings.
Cardinal recounts heroic hope of families facing atrocities in Syria
Aug 24, 2018 / 12:10 pmIn a keynote address at the World Meeting of Families on Friday, Cardinal Mario Zenari outlined the atrocities lived by families in Syria and other conflict zones, who respond to immense suffering with peace and courage.