Articles by Hannah Brockhaus
Pope Francis grateful for prayers as he recovers from intestinal surgery
Jul 7, 2021 / 04:14 amThe Vatican said the pope’s recovery process was “regular and satisfactory.”
Indicted ex-director of Vatican’s financial watchdog says truth will come out at trial
Jul 6, 2021 / 12:00 pmTommaso Di Ruzza is one of 10 people facing a Vatican trial.
Benedict XVI praying ‘fervently’ for Pope Francis’ recovery from surgery
Jul 6, 2021 / 05:00 amPope Francis is recuperating at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital.
Pope Francis ‘well’ after surgery on colon for diverticulitis
Jul 4, 2021 / 08:12 amPope Francis has "reacted well" to a scheduled colon surgery he underwent at a Rome hospital on Sunday.
Vatican confirms Pope Francis will visit Slovakia in September 2021
Jul 4, 2021 / 06:05 amPope Francis will visit four Slovakian cities from Sept. 12-15.
Why has a Vatican judge ordered Cardinal Becciu and nine others to stand trial?: A CNA explainer
Jul 3, 2021 / 11:50 amCNA's overview of a Vatican finance trial announced to start later this month.
Cardinal Becciu to stand trial at Vatican for embezzlement and abuse of office
Jul 3, 2021 / 05:30 amThe Vatican court announced it will hold a trial in connection with the Secretariat of State’s purchase of a London investment property.
Pope Francis discusses protection of Christians with Iraqi prime minister
Jul 2, 2021 / 13:00 pmThe pope and Mustafa Al-Kadhimi discussed the importance of protecting the Christian presence in the Middle East.
Report: Secretariat of State official paid by Swiss bank for Vatican accounts
Jul 2, 2021 / 05:00 amItalian media have reported that the bank gave a lay Vatican official a “finder’s fee.”
Pro-life rallies to be held in cities across Ireland
Jul 1, 2021 / 14:00 pmThe rallies will take place both in-person and online.
Pope Francis accepts resignation of 75-year-old Chicago auxiliary bishop
Jul 1, 2021 / 07:00 amBishop John R. Manz celebrated 50 years as a priest and 25 years as a bishop in May.
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for July is for an end to polarization
Jun 30, 2021 / 15:00 pm“We must flee from social enmity,” the pope said in his monthly prayer video.
Vatican suppresses Catholic movement, says founder’s ‘revelations’ not supernatural
Jun 30, 2021 / 12:00 pmThe Movimento Apostolico was founded in Italy in 1979
Pope Francis to Lutheran leaders: Jesus feels pain at our divisions
Jun 25, 2021 / 12:00 pmThe pope met with representatives of the Lutheran World Federation.
Vatican asks for donations to Peter’s Pence ahead of annual collection
Jun 25, 2021 / 08:10 amIn 2020, Catholics gave $52.7 million to Peter's Pence -- down 18% from 2019.
Italy’s ‘anti-homophobia’ law: Vatican request sparks Church-state debate
Jun 25, 2021 / 04:45 amFrom the prime minister to a famous rapper, Italians are weighing in on the Vatican’s diplomatic intervention.
Cardinal Cupich to conduct visit of Vatican dicastery on behalf of Pope Francis
Jun 24, 2021 / 12:00 pmThe inspection will begin in a few days.
Bill proposing to legalize assisted suicide in Scotland draws criticism
Jun 23, 2021 / 12:00 pmThe content of the bill is expected to be discussed later this year.
Why was Spider-Man at Pope Francis’ general audience?
Jun 23, 2021 / 05:35 amThe man who met the pope dressed as a superhero has a remarkable story of his own.
Cardinal clarifies exceptions to ban on private Masses in St. Peter’s Basilica
Jun 22, 2021 / 12:00 pmCardinal Mauro Gambetti said that requests from groups “with particular and legitimate needs” may be allowed.