Articles by Hannah Brockhaus
Pope on New Year’s Day: Devotion to Mary is a must
Jan 1, 2018 / 03:55 amAt the start of the new year, Pope Francis said that having a devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary isn’t just something that is nice or good to do, but is an obligation in the life of a Christian.
Our response to the gift of Jesus? – ‘Thank you,’ Pope says New Year’s Eve
Dec 31, 2017 / 09:20 amAt Vespers for the close of 2017, Pope Francis said that the only adequate response to God’s gift of His Son Jesus is one of profound gratitude for the many graces we’ve been given, particularly in the last year.
Narni: Italy's inspiration for the magical realm of C. S. Lewis
Dec 28, 2017 / 15:01 pmThe magical realm of Narnia is the setting of C. S. Lewis’ beloved children’s book The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. There, four children discover a land of talking animals, mythological creatures, the White Witch, and “the Great Lion:” Aslan.
Gingrich officially begins term as new US ambassador to Vatican
Dec 22, 2017 / 05:00 amNewly-appointed American Ambassador to the Holy See, Callista Gingrich, presented her letters of credential to Pope Francis in a meeting Friday morning, officially marking the beginning of her duties.
We all need God’s mercy, cardinal says at Law’s funeral
Dec 21, 2017 / 12:00 pmAt the funeral of Cardinal Bernard Law on Thursday, Cardinal Angelo Sodano said that every one of us is imperfect, but that we must give ourselves over to the loving mercy of God the Father.
Pope to Roman Curia: Be faithful to the Petrine office
Dec 21, 2017 / 09:01 amIn a speech before the start of the Christmas break Thursday, Pope Francis exhorted Curia members to carry out their work and service to the Church in faithfulness to the sacred authority of the Petrine office.
Pope Francis and bishops respond to Law’s death as funeral plans finalized
Dec 20, 2017 / 09:01 amThe Vatican announced Wednesday that the funeral Mass of Cardinal Bernard Law, the former archbishop of Boston who died Dec. 20, will be held Thursday.
Pope: All of Mass is important – don’t be late!
Dec 20, 2017 / 07:19 amPope Francis on Wednesday stressed the importance of getting to Mass on time, noting that every piece is important, especially the opening Sign of the Cross, where we prepare as a community to worship God together.
Polish cardinal, "Rosary Priest" among sainthood causes moving forward
Dec 19, 2017 / 04:06 amPope Francis on Tuesday recognized the heroic virtue of Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski, the former Metropolitan Archbishop of Warsaw, as well as Patrick Peyton, an Irish priest known for his promotion of the Rosary.
Meet the woman who helped revive Catholic art after the Reformation
Dec 18, 2017 / 03:01 amBaroque Italian painter Artemisia Gentileschi is hailed as a ‘feminist icon’ based on her portrayal of the female ‘hero,’ who through violence enacts symbolic revenge against men, and her supposed defiance of Counter-Reformation taboos.
Meet the man who holds the keys to the Pope's Museums
Dec 16, 2017 / 03:20 am“I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven,” Jesus told St. Peter, as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew.
Pope Francis: Music opens our hearts to the true meaning of Christmas
Dec 15, 2017 / 10:41 amMusic and art are especially suited to helping us more deeply comprehend the true meaning of the mystery of Christmas, said Pope Francis in remarks on Friday.
Vatican communications department will soon unveil new website
Dec 13, 2017 / 11:02 amPope Francis and his Council of Cardinals met this week to continue discussions on reform of the Roman Curia and unveiled a new communications system for the Secretariat for Communications.
Pope Francis: Think 'being good' is enough? It’s not. Go to Mass
Dec 13, 2017 / 03:20 amAccording to Pope Francis, a Christian can’t just be a good person and skip Mass on Sundays, because it is the Eucharist that provides the nourishment needed to truly live the Gospel well in our daily lives.
Pope Francis: Health care is part of the Church’s mission
Dec 11, 2017 / 06:48 amJust as Jesus healed people during his earthly mission, care for the sick is a mission the entire Church is called to take part in, Pope Francis said in a message published Monday for the World Day of the Sick.
Vatican voices concern over Trump's Jerusalem move
Dec 10, 2017 / 09:34 amFollowing U.S. President Donald Trump’s Dec. 6 notice that he will be moving the U.S. embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, the Holy See has expressed its concern for recent violent outbreaks and urged leaders to promote peace and security.
In Advent, prepare your heart like your hearth, Pope says
Dec 10, 2017 / 05:49 amDuring Advent, we should prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus like we joyfully prepare our homes for a visit from a family member or friend, Pope Francis said Sunday, especially removing anything keeping us from Christ.
Vatican nativity scene, Christmas tree unveiled
Dec 8, 2017 / 08:55 amIn an inauguration ceremony Thursday, the Vatican officially unveiled this year’s nativity scene in St. Peter’s Square, also lighting the 69-foot Christmas tree for the first time this year.
Beauty advice from Pope Francis: Be virtuous like Mary
Dec 8, 2017 / 04:37 amOn Friday’s Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Pope Francis offered his own ‘beauty secret’ – with Mary as model – saying beauty does not come from age or appearance, but from living a virtuous life rooted in scripture.
Pope names new archbishops for Paris, Mexico City dioceses
Dec 7, 2017 / 10:37 amPope Francis on Thursday named the next archbishops of two major metropolitan sees – Archbishop Michel Aupetit to Paris and Cardinal Carlos Aguiar Retes to Mexico City, the world’s largest diocese.