Articles by Hannah Brockhaus
Tourists in Rome surprised by chance to see Pope Francis
Sep 2, 2020 / 04:50 amTourists in Rome had an unexpected chance to see Pope Francis at his first public audience for almost six months.
Family of nurses who treated coronavirus patients to meet Pope Francis
Aug 31, 2020 / 04:30 amFour adult siblings, all nurses who worked with coronavirus patients during the worst of the pandemic, will on Friday meet Pope Francis, together with their families.
Pope Francis: The cross reminds us of the sacrifices of the Christian life
Aug 30, 2020 / 04:35 amPope Francis said Sunday the crucifix we wear or hang on our wall is not supposed to be decorative, but a reminder of God’s love and the sacrifices involved in the Christian life.
Book collects Pope Francis' words of encouragement to athletes
Aug 29, 2020 / 08:36 amThe Vatican is publishing a new book collecting Pope Francis’ notable speeches to athletes of all kinds, and which includes the testimonies of three professional athletes.
Italian bishops' newspaper faces pushback after letter supports abortion law
Aug 28, 2020 / 10:50 amThe newspaper of the Italian bishops’ conference is facing criticism after it published a letter Wednesday arguing that Catholics can support legal abortion in the country.
Cardinal Parolin: Church financial scandals ‘must not be covered up’
Aug 27, 2020 / 12:00 pmIn an interview Thursday, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican Secretary of State, spoke about uncovering financial scandal, saying that hiding scandal increases and entrenches it.
The Catholic Church’s new path to sainthood: What is ‘offering of life?’
Aug 27, 2020 / 03:00 amFor centuries, the Catholic Church has declared many different holy men and women to be saints through the strict legal process known as canonization. Traditionally, this process has included identifying which of two legal categories of holiness a candidate for sainthood fits into: confessor or martyr.
Pope Francis: Catholics should combat ‘dismal’ economic inequality with hope
Aug 26, 2020 / 03:30 amPope Francis Wednesday encouraged Catholics to work to address the injustice of wealth inequality and its effects in the world, which he condemned as a “sickness.”
Pope Francis asks for prayers from cardinal on pilgrimage to Lourdes
Aug 24, 2020 / 10:24 amPope Francis called an Italian cardinal heading to Lourdes on pilgrimage Monday to ask for his prayers at the shrine for himself and “for some situations to be resolved.”
Turkey turns second historic Istanbul church into mosque
Aug 21, 2020 / 04:30 amA month after the former cathedral Hagia Sophia was converted from a museum into a mosque, another Istanbul church-museum, renowned for its exquisite Byzantine mosaics, will undergo the same transformation.
Pope Francis supports project to ‘free’ Virgin Mary from mafia exploitation in Italy
Aug 20, 2020 / 10:30 amPope Francis has praised a new initiative aimed at countering the abuse of Marian devotions by mafia organizations, who use her figure to wield power and exert control
Pope Francis: Even in times of darkness, God is there
Aug 9, 2020 / 04:59 amWhen caught in difficult moments or trials, turn your heart to God, who is near even when you do not search for him, Pope Francis said in his Angelus address Sunday.
Italy considers allowing abortion pill without hospitalization
Aug 8, 2020 / 11:11 amItaly’s health ministry is expected to approve a proposal to remove mandatory hospitalization for the administration of the abortion pill and to expand the time frame in which it can be prescribed.
Vatican cardinal promotes rural tourism as sector projected to lose billions
Aug 7, 2020 / 08:30 amAs the global economy braces to lose billions in international tourism in 2020 due to coronavirus travel restrictions, a Cardinal Turkson is encouraging travelers to explore “hidden places.”
Pope Francis sends donation to Beirut for explosion recovery
Aug 7, 2020 / 07:30 amPope Francis has sent a donation of nearly $300,000 in aid to the Church in Lebanon to help with recovery efforts after the devastating explosion which occurred in the capital city of Beirut earlier this week.
Atomic bombs contrary to peace: Pope Francis 75 years after Hiroshima attack
Aug 6, 2020 / 09:04 amNuclear weapons are not compatible with the flourishing of peace, Pope Francis said in a letter to Hiroshima to mark the 75th anniversary of the release of an atomic bomb over the city.
Pope Francis appoints six women to economy council
Aug 6, 2020 / 05:49 amPope Francis on Thursday named 13 new members to the Council for the Economy, which oversees Vatican finances and the work of the Secretariat for the Economy.
Vatican: Baptisms administered 'in name of the community' are invalid
Aug 6, 2020 / 03:03 amThe Vatican’s doctrinal office issued Thursday a clarification on the sacrament of baptism, stating changes to the formula to emphasize community participation are not permitted.
Lebanese cardinal: ‘The Church has a great duty’ after Beirut explosion
Aug 5, 2020 / 09:00 amA Lebanese cardinal has called on charities around the world to help Beirut's families “heal their wounds and restore their homes.”
Catholic social teaching is 'fundamental' to tackling world issues, Pope Francis says
Aug 5, 2020 / 04:04 amPope Francis said Wednesday the Church is not an expert in the global health crisis, but Catholic social teaching is fundamental to healing the issues faced by the world today.