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

Cardinal Becciu present at first day of Vatican finance trial

Jul 27, 2021 / 11:15 am

Becciu is one of 10 defendants in the Vatican’s largest trial for financial crimes in modern times.

The Vatican's "Trial of the Century" began. Here’s what you need to know

Jul 27, 2021 / 01:55 am

The first hearing will be the arraignment.

Pope Francis: With our small offering, Jesus can do great things

Jul 25, 2021 / 05:10 am

“It would be good to ask ourselves every day: ‘What do I bring to Jesus today?’” Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis on Grandparents’ Day: Elderly are not ‘leftovers from life’

Jul 25, 2021 / 03:30 am

“I worry when I see a society full of people in constant motion, too caught up in their own affairs to have time for a glance, a greeting or a hug,” Pope Francis said Sunday.

Vatican increasing ‘liquid’ assets as it faces financial impact of pandemic, economic officials say

Jul 24, 2021 / 09:40 am

The Vatican's balance sheet showed a deficit of $78 million in 2020.

Traditionis custodes: Cardinal Zen reacts to restrictions on Traditional Latin Masses

Jul 21, 2021 / 12:00 pm

The former bishop of Hong Kong said the move was a “blow.”

Only the fully vaccinated can meet Pope Francis in Slovakia, says health minister

Jul 21, 2021 / 05:00 am

The pope will visit four cities in Slovakia on Sept. 12-15.

Request for opening of beatification cause of Neocatechumenal Way co-founder Carmen Hernández

Jul 20, 2021 / 04:40 am

Carmen Hernández, who died in 2016, co-founded the Neocatechumenal Way with Kiko Argüello in 1964.

Pope Francis to visit Slovakia during important anniversary year for Ruthenian Catholics

Jul 19, 2021 / 12:15 pm

When Pope Francis travels to Slovakia in September, one of his stops will be Prešov. Located in the east, the city was part of the Kingdom of Hungary until the mid-20th century, and is home to many of the country’s more than 200,000 Ruthenian Byzantine Catholics.

Vatican abuse trial: Prosecution requests jail time for defendants

Jul 16, 2021 / 12:00 pm

The tribunal listened to lawyers’ closing arguments.

Pope Francis returns to Vatican after colon surgery

Jul 14, 2021 / 04:30 am

After leaving hospital, Pope Francis stopped to pray at the Basilica of St. Mary Major.

Franciscan order elects 121st successor of St. Francis of Assisi

Jul 13, 2021 / 13:00 pm

Fr. Massimo Fusarelli takes over from U.S. Franciscan Fr. Michael Perry.

Pope Francis names Illinois priest to lead Covington diocese in Kentucky

Jul 13, 2021 / 06:00 am

Bishop-elect John C. Iffert succeeds Bishop Roger J. Foys.

What’s behind a false rumor about Pope Francis resigning ‘in the next few hours’?

Jul 12, 2021 / 16:00 pm

It caused a stir on social media. Here’s where it came from.

Pope Francis will stay longer in hospital, says Vatican

Jul 12, 2021 / 04:50 am

A Vatican spokesman said the pope would remain “a few more days.”

Pope Francis will visit this pilgrimage destination of saints in Slovakia

Jul 9, 2021 / 13:00 pm

The basilica contains a renowned image of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows.

Pope Francis to lead Sunday Angelus from hospital after intestinal surgery

Jul 9, 2021 / 04:30 am

The Vatican said the pope “spent a quiet day with normal clinical progress.”

Holy See to UN: Children should not be ‘collateral victims’ of violence against women

Jul 8, 2021 / 13:00 pm

The Vatican reaffirmed the right to life of “children conceived as a result of sexual violence.”

Sea Sunday 2021: Vatican calls for dignified conditions for maritime workers

Jul 7, 2021 / 13:00 pm

The pandemic has left 400,000 seafarers stranded since September 2020.