Articles by Hannah Brockhaus
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.
For Cardinal Farrell, the best argument for the family is a lived witness
Aug 24, 2018 / 12:01 pmA lived witness of Christian marriage and family can be the best counter to secular scepticism about the value of family, Cardinal Kevin Farrell said Friday in his homily during a Mass at the World Meeting of Families.
Family love teaches the world about God's love, says cardinal
Aug 23, 2018 / 11:16 amLove in the family is the first step to teaching the world about the love of God, said Cardinal João Braz de Aviz during Mass at the World Meeting of Families.
Cardinal Nichols: Marriage prep should make clear the nature of marriage
Aug 23, 2018 / 09:38 amTo couples seeking marriage, the Church needs both to be welcoming and to present a “clear vision” of the sacrament, Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster said Thursday at the World Meeting of Families.
Archbishop Martin: Family is part of Church's 'good news' for the world
Aug 22, 2018 / 12:20 pmGod’s plan for the family may sometimes feel countercultural, but it is nevertheless part of the Church’s “good news” for society and for the world, said Archbishop Eamon Martin of Armagh.
The Holy Family is a bright light in dark times, cardinal says
Aug 22, 2018 / 11:27 amIn the face of attacks on the family, the Church should strive to imitate the Holy Family, which shines through the darkness, said Cardinal Oswald Gracias of Bombay.
Pope Francis: Saints show the heart's true desire
Aug 22, 2018 / 04:11 amThe lives of the saints are attractive because they demonstrate the radical and authentic relationship with Christ each person is called to, Pope Francis said Wednesday.
Safeguarding commission member: bishops' role in crisis must be acknowledged
Aug 21, 2018 / 12:53 pmA member of Pope Francis’ commission for the protection of minors said Tuesday that the role bishops and superiors have played in the crisis of clerical sex abuse must be made explicit if change is to take place.
Francis hopes Ireland visit will bring unity, reconciliation
Aug 21, 2018 / 11:20 amPope Francis said in a video message to the Irish people Tuesday he hopes his visit will bring about unity and reconciliation among Christians in the country.
Pope likely to meet with abuse victims in Dublin
Aug 21, 2018 / 07:21 amPope Francis is likely to meet with victims of clerical sexual abuse later this week, a papal spokesman announced on Tuesday. The proposed meeting would take place as part of the Holy Father’s two-day trip to Ireland for the World Meeting of Families.