Articles by Hannah Brockhaus
Italian Catholic doctors: Assisted suicide is not a dignified death
Jan 19, 2022 / 18:10 pmAs the Italian parliament debates whether to pass a bill to decriminalize assisted suicide, an association of Catholic doctors has emphasized that a dignified death “cannot take shortcuts.”
Judge dismisses ex-seminarian’s lawsuit against Pontifical North American College seminary
Jan 18, 2022 / 12:37 pmA New York judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a former seminarian against the Pontifical North American College major seminary and its administrators, stating that the New York court does not have jurisdiction over the Rome-based seminary and its employees.
Jesuit journal criticized for article supporting assisted suicide bill in Italy
Jan 17, 2022 / 15:00 pmThe article was published in La Civiltà Cattolica last week.
Pope Francis’ January 2022 prayer intention is for victims of religious persecution
Jan 4, 2022 / 09:03 amThe pope called persecution ‘inhuman’ and ‘insane.’
Pope Francis: Visiting the sick is a Christian imperative
Jan 4, 2022 / 05:05 am‘How many sick and elderly people are living at home and waiting for a visit!’
Why the pope prays the Angelus publicly on Sundays
Jan 4, 2022 / 04:30 amIt all started more than 67 years ago.
3 Rome events to look forward to in 2022
Jan 3, 2022 / 11:00 amDespite the pandemic, the Eternal City is preparing to host several joyful events.
Pope Francis on New Year’s Eve: Jesus Christ gives meaning to our lives in joy and sorrow
Dec 31, 2021 / 10:50 amPope Francis said to trust in Jesus Christ who "brings time to its fullness."
Pope Francis: Ask for St. Joseph’s courage to trust in God’s plan
Dec 29, 2021 / 03:35 amWhen threatened, we all have the possibility of becoming "little Herods," Pope Francis said.
5 things to know about the new ministry of catechist
Dec 26, 2021 / 07:00 amDid you know that some instituted catechists can celebrate ‘minor exorcisms’?
Pope Francis sends condolences for death of Desmond Tutu
Dec 26, 2021 / 06:50 amThe retired Anglican archbishop and anti-apartheid leader died on Dec. 26 at the age of 90.
Pope Francis: Pray for peace in the family
Dec 26, 2021 / 06:00 am“Please, each day, let us pray a little bit together, if you can make the effort, to ask God for the gift of peace.”
Pope Francis encourages married couples to rely on Christ in letter for Feast of the Holy Family
Dec 26, 2021 / 04:10 am“Families have always been in my thoughts and prayers, but especially so during the pandemic,” Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis calls domestic abuse ‘satanic’ during new television special
Dec 20, 2021 / 05:32 amPope Francis spoke to four people who have faced difficult circumstances in life, including a woman who was a victim of domestic violence and a man who spent 25 years in prison.
Pope Francis’ 85th birthday party included lots of kids and cake
Dec 19, 2021 / 07:42 amPope Francis on Sunday joined a belated celebration of his 85th birthday, thrown by the children and families helped by the Vatican’s charitable pediatric clinic.
Pope Francis: Let’s focus on helping others this Christmas
Dec 19, 2021 / 06:00 amA good way to get out of a negative mood is to help others, following the example of Mary, who went to help her pregnant cousin Elizabeth, Pope Francis said.
Traditionis custodes: Vatican further tightens restrictions on Traditional Latin Mass
Dec 18, 2021 / 04:36 amThe explanatory document, which bans confirmations and ordinations according to pre-Vatican II Roman Missals, was published Dec. 18 with Pope Francis’ approval.
4 things to know about Pope Francis on his 85th birthday
Dec 17, 2021 / 01:00 amThe pope never lets his birthday get in the way of regular business.
Pope Francis: Halving of Jesuit numbers worldwide is a lesson in humility
Dec 16, 2021 / 12:00 pm‘We have to get used to humiliation,’ the pope told Jesuits in Greece.
Pope Francis appoints commissioner to oversee Rome basilica’s financial assets
Dec 15, 2021 / 06:00 amSt. Mary Major is one of four papal major basilicas in Rome.