Articles by Hannah Brockhaus
The story of Sister Lucindis, the nun who made St. Peter’s Square her home
May 5, 2022 / 03:00 amSister Maria Lucindis Stock died on March 11. This is her story.
Pope Francis prays that young people will follow Mary’s example
May 3, 2022 / 09:35 am‘You young people, who want to build something new, a better world, follow her example, take risks,’ the pope urged.
Schoenstatt founder’s beatification cause put on hold
May 3, 2022 / 09:00 amBishop Stephan Ackermann acknowledged that ‘the suspension of the beatification process is a painful step for the Schoenstatt family.’
Pope Francis says he wants to meet Putin in Moscow to discuss Ukraine war
May 3, 2022 / 03:05 am‘We have not yet had a response,’ the pope said.
Vatican basilica to lead candlelight rosary procession during May
May 2, 2022 / 10:39 amThroughout the month of May, the Vatican will host two weekly occasions for prayer in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, it was announced on Monday.
Pope Francis moves meeting to Vatican home because of painful knee
May 2, 2022 / 07:40 amPope Francis, 85, has been suffering from an inflamed ligament.
Bishop Paul Hinder, apostolic vicar of Southern Arabia, retires
May 2, 2022 / 05:45 amHe led the Catholic Church on the Arabian peninsula for 17 years.
Pope Francis: ‘The doctor has told me not to walk’
Apr 30, 2022 / 07:40 am“It is a humiliation, but I offer it for your country,” Pope Francis told pilgrims from Slovakia.
Ex-director says Pope Francis wanted Vatican financial watchdog to help close London deal
Apr 28, 2022 / 09:05 amTommaso Di Ruzza was questioned during an April 27 hearing in the ongoing Vatican finance trial.
Spanish Cardinal Carlos Amigo dies at age 87 after lung surgery
Apr 27, 2022 / 09:20 amHe was an advocate for dialogue between Christians, Muslims, and Jews.
The original Image of Divine Mercy: It's not where you might think
Apr 24, 2022 / 06:03 amAmong Catholic devotions, the Divine Mercy message is well-known: the iconic image of Christ, with rays of red and white pouring from his heart; St. Faustina, called the “Apostle of Divine Mercy;” and the Basilica of Divine Mercy in Krakow, Poland.
Pope Francis says Vatican canceled meeting with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill
Apr 22, 2022 / 09:48 amIn an interview with an Argentine newspaper published Thursday, Pope Francis said a meeting with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill will no longer take place as planned.
Vatican clears Cardinal Stanisław Dziwisz of negligence in Polish abuse cases
Apr 22, 2022 / 05:22 amThe Vatican has ended an investigation into allegations that Polish Cardinal Stanisław Dziwisz failed to investigate claims of clerical sex abuse when he was archbishop of Krakow, saying his actions were “correct.”
Pope Francis’ agenda canceled for needed ‘medical checkups,’ Vatican says
Apr 22, 2022 / 04:52 amPope Francis’ agenda was cleared on Friday for needed medical checkups, a Vatican spokesperson said. The 85-year-old pontiff has been suffering from pain in his right knee, causing him to take smaller roles in some Vatican liturgies and to remain seated more often.
On South Sudan trip, Pope Francis will not see ‘peace realized, but peace persisting,’ bishop says
Apr 22, 2022 / 03:45 am“There are no major risks” to Pope Francis’ safety in South Sudan, Bishop Christian Carlassare said.
Ukrainian Catholics crowd Swedish cathedral on Easter
Apr 21, 2022 / 10:42 amThe Cathedral of Stockholm, Sweden, was filled past capacity last Sunday as Ukrainian Catholics in the Scandinavian country celebrated the Easter liturgy.
Pope Francis joins UN chief’s appeal for Ukraine war Easter truce
Apr 21, 2022 / 06:40 amThe Eastern Orthodox churches and the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church will celebrate Easter on April 24 this year.
Pope Francis: To discard the elderly ‘is a grave sin’
Apr 20, 2022 / 03:20 amIt was the first Wednesday audience in St. Peter's Square since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pope Francis appoints Montana priest as coadjutor bishop of Great Falls-Billings diocese
Apr 19, 2022 / 04:50 amFather Jeffrey Fleming is chancellor of the Diocese of Helena.
Pope Francis laments ‘Easter of War’ in Urbi et Orbi blessing 2022
Apr 17, 2022 / 04:30 am“Brothers and sisters, let us allow the peace of Christ to enter our lives, our homes, our countries,” Pope Francis said.