Hannah Brockhaus

Hannah Brockhaus

Hannah Brockhaus is Catholic News Agency’s senior Vatican correspondent. After growing up in Omaha, Nebraska, she earned a degree in English from Truman State University in Missouri. In 2016, she moved to Rome, Italy, where in her spare time she enjoys reading and going on adventures with her husband and son.

Articles by Hannah Brockhaus

New policy says Vatican investments cannot contradict Catholic teaching

Jul 19, 2022 / 05:42 am

A Vatican policy published Tuesday says that the Holy See’s financial investments cannot contradict Catholic teaching.

Croatian aid meant to show victims of Nigeria church attack that 'you are not forgotten'

Jul 18, 2022 / 17:33 pm

Forty-one people were killed by gunmen who opened fire during a Pentecost Sunday Mass.

Pope Francis: Time with the Word of God keeps our efforts from being ‘sterile activism’

Jul 17, 2022 / 07:00 am

According to the Vatican gendarmes, around 12,000 people were in St. Peter’s Square for the pope’s weekly message.

Pope Francis: Canada visit will be a ‘penitential pilgrimage’

Jul 17, 2022 / 06:00 am

Pope Francis will travel to the Canadian cities of Edmonton, Quebec City, and Iqaluit from July 24-29.

Pope Francis tells religious congregations to have ‘zero tolerance’ on abuse

Jul 14, 2022 / 07:39 am

In a meeting with three male religious congregations on Thursday, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of taking a “zero tolerance” approach to abuse.hann

Vatican astronomer: Webb telescope space images are ‘food for the human spirit’

Jul 14, 2022 / 06:07 am

The first images from the James Webb space telescope reveal God’s creation and feed our souls, a Jesuit brother and astronomer said Thursday.

Pope Francis appoints three women to Dicastery for Bishops

Jul 13, 2022 / 04:48 am

Pope Francis on Wednesday named three women to the Dicastery of Bishops, the Vatican office responsible for evaluating new members of the Catholic Church’s hierarchy.

Pope Francis appoints Fairbanks bishop Zielinski to lead Minnesota diocese

Jul 12, 2022 / 05:08 am

Pope Francis on Tuesday appointed former Air Force chaplain and Fairbanks Bishop Chad Zielinski to lead the Diocese of New Ulm, Minnesota.

Pope Francis assures Ukrainian Greek Catholic bishops of prayers, 'involvement' to end war

Jul 11, 2022 / 08:35 am

Pope Francis said he is praying for Ukraine and working behind the scenes to help suffering Ukrainians.  

Pope Francis: Conscientious objector Bl. Franz Jägerstätter an example for youth

Jul 11, 2022 / 05:21 am

Pope Francis on Monday invited young people to learn the story of Bl. Franz Jägerstätter, a conscientious objector who was imprisoned and killed for refusing to fight for the Nazis in World War II.

Pope Francis: Pray to see others as God sees them

Jul 10, 2022 / 08:00 am

He spoke about the Parable of the Good Samaritan and how we should treat those in need.

Pope Francis implores leaders of Sri Lanka to listen to the cries of the people

Jul 10, 2022 / 05:45 am

“I join in the grief of the people of Sri Lanka, who continue to suffer the effects of political and economic instability,” the pope said on Sunday.

Pope Francis sends condolences to Japan after Shinzo Abe shot

Jul 9, 2022 / 05:30 am

“In the wake of this senseless act, [Pope Francis] prays that Japanese society will be strengthened in its historic commitment to peace and nonviolence.”

'Women deserve better': Experts criticize EU Parliament resolution on ‘right to abortion’

Jul 7, 2022 / 02:20 am

Legal experts have called “inaccurate and misleading” a proposed resolution by the European Parliament to include a “right to abortion” in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.

Marriage after tragedy: The key is forgiveness, couple says

Jul 5, 2022 / 10:07 am

“Forgiveness allowed my marriage to survive,” Leila Abdallah said 28 months after three of her and husband Danny’s six children were killed.

Pope Francis says he hopes Vatican-China deal will be renewed

Jul 5, 2022 / 04:49 am

Pope Francis said he hopes the Vatican’s provisional agreement with China on the appointment of Catholic bishops will be renewed for the second time in October.

Brazilian Cardinal Cláudio Hummes dies at 87

Jul 4, 2022 / 09:24 am

Cardinal Cláudio Hummes, archbishop emeritus of São Paulo, Brazil, died on Monday after a long illness.

'For the moment, no. Really!' – Pope Francis dismisses resignation rumors, says health is improving

Jul 4, 2022 / 06:12 am

Pope Francis has said he has no plans to resign soon and that his knee injury is healing.

Pope Francis condemns abortion in new comments about Roe v. Wade decision, responds to question on Communion

Jul 4, 2022 / 03:43 am

Pope Francis condemned abortion in new comments about the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

This is Pope Francis' prayer intention for July 2022

Jun 30, 2022 / 11:00 am

Pope Francis has asked the Catholic Church to pray in a special way for the elderly during the month of July.