Articles by Hannah Brockhaus
Pope Francis celebrates Mass in St. Peter’s Square for Easter 2022
Apr 17, 2022 / 04:00 amAn estimated 50,000 people were in St. Peter's Square for the pope's Easter Sunday Mass.
5 things to know about Benedict XVI
Apr 16, 2022 / 01:00 amThe pope emeritus was born on April 16, 1927.
Pope Francis at Chrism Mass: The devil tempts priests with ‘hidden idols’
Apr 14, 2022 / 03:45 am‘The priest with a functionalist mindset has his own nourishment, which is his ego,’ he said.
Pope Francis will wash feet of 12 prisoners on Holy Thursday 2022
Apr 13, 2022 / 10:15 amThe pope will visit the prison of Civitavecchia, outside Rome.
Pope Francis: 'Speak out forcefully' against 'abominable actions' in Ukraine
Apr 12, 2022 / 10:41 amIn a message to participants in an interreligious pilgrimage to Ukraine, Pope Francis said “the present moment leaves us deeply troubled, because it is marked by the forces of evil.”
Woman who endured neglect and abuse declared venerable by Pope Francis
Apr 12, 2022 / 08:55 amMaria Aristea Ceccarelli’s parents married her off to a man who treated her like an indentured servant.
Pope Francis approves canonization of immigrant nurse
Apr 12, 2022 / 06:05 amBl. Artemide Zatti was born in Italy, but emigrated to Argentina in 1897.
PHOTOS: Catholics around the world celebrate Palm Sunday 2022
Apr 11, 2022 / 11:40 amThe festive day is traditionally marked by a blessing of palm branches.
Pope Francis calls for an 'Easter truce' in Ukraine on Palm Sunday 2022
Apr 10, 2022 / 06:10 am“Let the weapons be put down. Let the Easter truce begin,” Pope Francis urged.
Pope Francis on Palm Sunday 2022: In war, Christ is crucified again
Apr 10, 2022 / 03:15 amPope Francis reflected on Jesus’ words: “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.”
Pope Francis to judges: Justice recognizes ‘human dignity as sacred and inviolable’
Apr 8, 2022 / 10:30 amThe pope pointed to the example of Bl. Rosario Livatino, a Catholic judge killed by the mafia.
Pope Francis praises pope’s attempt to reconcile with Martin Luther
Apr 7, 2022 / 10:55 am“He would have plenty of work today,” Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis receives Ukraine’s new Vatican ambassador
Apr 7, 2022 / 07:25 amThe Ukrainian ambassador arrived in Rome in March.
Pope Francis’ April prayer intention: For healthcare workers in poor countries
Apr 5, 2022 / 10:00 amHealthcare workers “have given their lives during this pandemic to help so many sick people recover,” Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis to visit Lebanon in June, says President Aoun
Apr 5, 2022 / 09:00 amLebanon's President Michel Aoun announced the papal trip on Twitter.
Don’t let certain news be the ‘inner occupier of your person,’ says Ukrainian Catholic leader
Apr 1, 2022 / 10:30 am“Let us eradicate evil from our hearts. Let us be Christian and human, even in the circumstances of war,” Shevchuck said.
Pope Francis expresses ‘sorrow and shame’ for Catholic role in abuse against Indigenous peoples
Apr 1, 2022 / 07:50 am“I want to say to you with all my heart: I am very sorry,” Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis to visit Indigenous peoples in Canada in July
Apr 1, 2022 / 05:50 am“I will be happy to benefit again from meeting you by visiting your native lands, where your families live,” Pope Francis told representatives of Indigenous peoples.
Ukraine war is a reminder of an invisible spiritual battle, Catholic leader says
Mar 31, 2022 / 12:10 pmMajor Archbishop Shevchuk said: ‘Bring the devil to light and we will overcome.’
Cardinal Becciu not bound by pontifical secret in Vatican finance trial, judge rules
Mar 30, 2022 / 10:23 amThe judge said Pope Francis had dispensed Becciu from the obligation of the pontifical secret.