Articles by Hannah Brockhaus
Ukrainian Archbishop of Philadelphia retires for health reasons
Apr 16, 2018 / 08:56 amPope Francis on Monday accepted the resignation for medical reasons of Archbishop Stefan Soroka of the Ukrainian Archeparchy of Philadelphia. Bishop Andriy Rabiy, an auxiliary bishop of the archeparchy, was appointed apostolic administrator.
Pope Francis: The Church cannot be silent about economic suffering
Apr 12, 2018 / 07:21 amIn the preface to a book on his economic thought, Pope Francis has written that the Gospel is not an unattainable ideal, but something that the whole Church should seek, especially where there is economic injustice.
Rome seminar highlights 'unsung heroes' among religious sisters
Apr 11, 2018 / 10:11 amA symposium in Rome on “women religious on the front lines” praised the often unrecognized and unappreciated work of religious sisters, especially those working with survivors of human trafficking and war.
Children should be baptized in the faith, Pope Francis says
Apr 11, 2018 / 06:43 amPope Francis spoke about the sacrament of Baptism on Wednesday, emphasizing the importance of the Catholic practice of baptizing infants, since the grace of the Holy Spirit helps them to grow in virtue.
Pope to visit Marian shrine, attend Neocatechumenal Way meeting in May
Apr 10, 2018 / 10:18 amOn Tuesday papal spokesperson Greg Burke announced two new additions to Pope Francis’ May calendar: A visit to the Shrine of Our Lady of Divine Love in Rome and a meeting with members of the Neocatechumenal Way.
Pope Francis: We experience God's mercy before we share it
Apr 10, 2018 / 07:57 amSpeaking to nearly 600 Missionaries of Mercy on Tuesday, Pope Francis said that to be “collaborators of mercy” with the Lord, they must remember that they have been recipients of that mercy first.
Pope Francis issues exhortation praising the ‘middle class’ of holiness
Apr 9, 2018 / 08:56 amPope Francis released the apostolic exhortation Gaudete et exsultate in which he aims to “repropose” the universal call to holiness – which he says is the mission of life for every person.
Pope: Relationship with Jesus is our own personal love story
Apr 8, 2018 / 03:20 amOn the Second Sunday of Easter, also known as Divine Mercy Sunday, Pope Francis said that our relationship with God is a personal one, filled with his love and mercy, where we proclaim like St. Thomas: “My Lord and my God!”
Cardinal Burke: Pope's authority is derived only from obedience to God
Apr 7, 2018 / 14:46 pmSpeaking Saturday in Rome, Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke said that the pope is the highest authority in the Church, but because his power is derived from the divine law, the faithful are obligated to reject his teaching if it falls outside that divine law.
Vatican arrests priest under investigation for possession of child porn
Apr 7, 2018 / 07:58 amOn Saturday Vatican police arrested former Vatican diplomat Fr. Carlo Alberto Capella, who has been under investigation for the violation of laws concerning the possession of child pornography and its distribution or sale.
In April, Pope Francis prays for people with economic responsibility
Apr 6, 2018 / 03:27 amIn his prayer video for the month of April, Pope Francis requested prayers for those who have a large responsibility when it comes to economic affairs, that they will always value what is good for the human person over profit.
Pope Francis to issue apostolic exhortation on holiness
Apr 5, 2018 / 09:07 amPope Francis will next week publish an apostolic exhortation on holiness titled Gaudete et exsultate, or “Rejoice and be glad”, the Vatican announced Thursday.
Los Angeles' newest auxiliary bishop is a cancer survivor
Apr 5, 2018 / 04:12 amOn Thursday Pope Francis appointed Msgr. Marc V. Trudeau, who survived lymphoma in 2008, an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
South African bishops offer condolences for anti-apartheid activist Winnie Mandela
Apr 3, 2018 / 08:42 amThe bishops of South Africa offered their sympathy Tuesday for the death of the controversial anti-apartheid activist and politician Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, who was the former wife of Nelson Mandela.
Don't marginalize people with autism, cardinal urges
Apr 2, 2018 / 08:52 amCardinal Peter Turkson issued a message for World Autism Awareness Day urging faith communities to have meaningful encounters with those who have autism and with their families, in opposition to a culture of exclusion.
Celebrate Christ's resurrection with community, Pope says Easter Monday
Apr 2, 2018 / 04:25 amOn Easter Monday, Pope Francis encouraged Christians to celebrate Easter with their community of family and friends, taking time to renew the brotherhood and sisterhood that is a fruit of the Lord’s resurrection.
Pope at Easter Vigil: The resurrection breaks the silence of Christ's death
Mar 31, 2018 / 13:49 pmAt the Easter Vigil Mass on Saturday, Pope Francis said the announcement of Christ’s resurrection was the greatest message in history, one that broke the silence of his death and gave us hope in the dark.
Vatican: Don’t trust report that Pope Francis denied reality of hell
Mar 29, 2018 / 07:21 amOn Thursday the Holy See stated that a reported interview between Pope Francis and an Italian journalist, which claims the Pope denied the existence of hell, should not be considered an accurate depiction of Francis’ words, but the author’s own “reconstruction.”
A good priest makes Christ present to his people, Pope says at Chrism Mass
Mar 29, 2018 / 02:53 amAt his annual Chrism Mass on Holy Thursday, Pope Francis said that a good priest is one who is close to his flock and who makes Jesus’ presence felt in people’s lives – as more than an abstract idea.
Pilgrims keep watch with Christ in venerable Holy Thursday tradition
Mar 29, 2018 / 02:01 amOn the night of Holy Thursday Christians in Rome and around the world will take part in a tradition from the early Church, obeying Christ's command to “keep watch” by making a pilgrimage to churches to adore Christ in the Eucharist together.