Articles by Hannah Brockhaus
Pope Francis prays for victims of 'tragic' Beirut explosion as death toll climbs
Aug 5, 2020 / 02:48 amPope Francis has asked for prayers for Lebanon and for the victims of yesterday's Beirut explosions, which have killed over a hundred people and caused serious destruction to the city.
Cardinal Parolin in Ars for feast of St John Vianney
Aug 4, 2020 / 10:58 amCardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, was in Ars Tuesday for the feast of St. John Vianney, the patron of priests.
Vatican-funded projects in Latin America to focus on coronavirus
Aug 4, 2020 / 08:59 amA Vatican foundation for Latin America will fund 168 projects in 23 countries, with most projects focusing on the effects the coronavirus pandemic has had in the area.
Pope Francis appoints Spanish layman as secretary general of Vatican's economy office
Aug 4, 2020 / 04:28 amPope Francis Tuesday appointed a Spanish layman with a long career in finance economics to the number two position in the Secretariat for the Economy.
Vatican: Benedict XVI health 'not serious' concern
Aug 3, 2020 / 09:26 amThe Vatican said Monday the health problems of Benedict XVI are not serious, though the pope emeritus is suffering from a painful disease.
Benedict XVI is ill since visit to Germany
Aug 3, 2020 / 02:21 amPope emeritus Benedict XVI is sick with a bacterial infection and “extremely fail,” according to a German newspaper report.
Pope Francis accepts resignation of former nuncio to Chile
Jul 31, 2020 / 05:45 amPope Francis Friday accepted the resignation of Vatican diplomat Archbishop Giuseppe Pinto as an apostolic nuncio.
Exorcism is a ministry of joy, light, and peace, new guide says
Jul 30, 2020 / 04:30 amExorcism is not an obscure practice shrouded in darkness, but a ministry filled with light, peace, and joy, according to a new guide for Catholic exorcists.
Kidnapped priest remembered for his love of Syrian people
Jul 29, 2020 / 09:00 amSeven years after his kidnapping in Syria, Fr. Paolo Dall’Oglio was remembered in Rome Wednesday for his love of the Syrian people and his dedication to peace and justice.
As monasteries close, cardinal says contemplative life will not disappear
Jul 28, 2020 / 09:15 amThe cardinal leading the Vatican’s congregation on consecrated life said Monday contemplative religious communities are needed and will not disappear, even as over 30 monasteries closed in Spain last year.
One million people helped in Ukraine by Pope Francis’ charitable project
Jul 28, 2020 / 04:00 amPope Francis’ charitable project for Ukraine, started in 2016, has helped nearly one million people in the war-torn country, according to the auxiliary bishop of Leopoli.
Historic manuscripts get a modern treatment with new Vatican library website
Jul 27, 2020 / 05:00 amA revamped website for the Vatican Apostolic Library brings modern technology to the study of historic manuscripts.
Vatican criticizes lack of prosecutions for human trafficking
Jul 24, 2020 / 07:30 amThe dignity and rights of trafficking victims requires the international community to do more to prosecute and bring down traffickers, a representative of the Holy See said this week.
Vatican publishes book of Pope Francis' pandemic homilies
Jul 23, 2020 / 07:56 amA print book which includes Pope Francis’ homilies during the coronavirus lockdown in Italy has been published by the Vatican.
Ex-nuncio to France to face trial in Paris on sexual assault charges
Jul 23, 2020 / 07:00 amA retired Vatican diplomat accused of sexual assault while in office is due to appear before the Paris criminal court in November.
This Roman church was a gift from Catholics around the world to Leo XIII
Jul 22, 2020 / 14:21 pmThere are many Catholic churches in Rome, but few can boast of having been built through the contributions of Catholics around the world as a gift to the pope.
Cries of ‘santo subito’ for Brazilian bishop who died of the coronavirus
Jul 22, 2020 / 08:15 amMore than 48,000 people have signed an online petition asking the Brazilian bishops to open a beatification cause for the most recent bishop to die from the coronavirus.
Disabled teen encouraged by Pope Francis after walking Camino de Santiago
Jul 22, 2020 / 07:30 amA Spanish teenager with an intellectual disability received an encouraging letter from Pope Francis after walking the Camino de Santiago this month.
Vatican says Pope Francis did not intervene in Franco exhumation in Spain
Jul 21, 2020 / 07:45 amThe Vatican stated Tuesday that Pope Francis did not intervene in last year’s controversy over the exhumation of the body of Francisco Franco from the Valley of the Fallen in Spain.
Pope Francis calls for peaceful resolution to clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan
Jul 19, 2020 / 05:23 amPope Francis Sunday said he is praying for the families of victims of clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and hopes differences can be resolved peacefully.