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

Pope Francis: Let Christ’s love shine through your care of the suffering

Nov 5, 2021 / 08:00 am

The pope celebrated Mass at a Catholic university hospital in Rome.

EWTN Vatican Bureau launches ‘Roman Nights’ event series

Nov 4, 2021 / 10:20 am

The series starts with a panel discussion on virtue in the workplace.

Pope Francis names Franciscan sister to No. 2 position in Vatican City State

Nov 4, 2021 / 08:05 am

Sr. Raffaella Petrini is the first woman to be secretary general of the Vatican’s governorate.

Cardinal Pell: ‘Resistance’ in the Secretariat of State cost Vatican money in London deal

Nov 4, 2021 / 05:30 am

‘We had the authority to enter, but they prevented us,’ he said.

Vatican to open contemporary art gallery in historic papal library

Nov 3, 2021 / 14:00 pm

Pope Francis will inaugurate the gallery on Nov. 5.

PHOTOS: 10th annual Traditional Latin Mass pilgrimage to Rome

Nov 3, 2021 / 12:00 pm

The Populus Summorum Pontificum pilgrimage took place on Oct. 29-31.

Have souls in Purgatory visited people on earth?

Nov 2, 2021 / 14:30 pm

Nestled in Rome just outside the Vatican, a small unassuming museum dedicated to the souls in Purgatory displays simple items such as prayer books and clothing.

This Rome church is devoted to burying and praying for the dead

Nov 2, 2021 / 14:00 pm

The church is the last resting place of more than 8,000 people.

Pope Francis prays for deceased popes on All Souls’ Day

Nov 2, 2021 / 07:00 am

The papal tombs are located in the grottoes of St. Peter’s Basilica.

Pope Francis on All Saints’ Day: True happiness is found by following Jesus

Nov 1, 2021 / 06:05 am

Pope Francis gave a special Angelus address for the Catholic feast of All Saints’ Day.

Pope Francis meets US President Joe Biden at the Vatican

Oct 29, 2021 / 06:25 am

The meeting was only the second time a Catholic U.S. president has met the pope.

Pope Francis appoints new archbishops for Seoul and Nairobi

Oct 28, 2021 / 08:00 am

Seoul’s new archbishop is a Discalced Carmelite.

Italian Senate blocks controversial ‘anti-homophobia’ bill

Oct 28, 2021 / 05:00 am

The Vatican Secretariat of State has raised concerns about the bill.

Vatican providing third dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Oct 27, 2021 / 07:30 am

The Vatican has provided the Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine to its residents and employees since January.

Pope Francis blesses pro-life bells going to Ukraine and Ecuador

Oct 27, 2021 / 05:50 am

The bells, which are rung in support of the unborn, each weigh more than 2,000 pounds.

Pope Francis’ advice for reigniting your spiritual life

Oct 27, 2021 / 03:57 am

Pope Francis gave Catholics some recommendations for how to restart their spiritual life after falling out of practice.

Mobile heart clinic provides free visits to poor in St. Peter’s Square

Oct 25, 2021 / 14:00 pm

The rate of heart attacks tripled in Italy in 2020 compared to the previous year.

Meet Sandra Sabattini, the first bride-to-be beatified in the Catholic Church

Oct 25, 2021 / 12:00 pm

The 22-year-old died when she was struck by a passing car in 1984.

Vatican cardinal visits Syria in 10th year of civil war

Oct 25, 2021 / 08:00 am

Cardinal Leonardo Sandri will spend eight days in the country.

Vatican steps in to help failing Catholic hospital in Rome

Oct 22, 2021 / 12:00 pm

The historic Fatebenefratelli Hospital is located on Rome’s Tiber Island.