Articles by Hannah Brockhaus
John Paul II embraced his suffering with love: Cardinal reflects 15 years after saint’s death
Apr 2, 2020 / 10:00 amPope St. John Paul II embraced suffering with love, even during his illness, a cardinal and the archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica said on the 15th anniversary of the saint’s death.
Damage to miraculous crucifix during pope's blessing 'not serious'
Apr 2, 2020 / 09:48 amThe 16th-century crucifix which was present in St. Peter’s Square for Pope Francis’ Urbi et Orbi blessing last week was reportedly damaged by rain, but the priest in charge of the church where the cross traditionally hangs said it has not been seriously harmed.
Good Friday Holy Land collection moved to September due to coronavirus
Apr 2, 2020 / 05:40 amThe Lenten Holy Land collection will be moved to September this year because of the suspension of public Masses in many places in the world due to the coronavirus, the Vatican stated Thursday.
Pope Francis prays the Church will welcome the homeless during coronavirus
Mar 31, 2020 / 03:14 amPope Francis prayed Tuesday for all those who do not have homes to go to during the coronavirus pandemic, that people may be aware of this reality and that the Church will welcome them.
During coronavirus, Rome's homeless find refuge near the Vatican
Mar 28, 2020 / 13:01 pmAlong the edge of Bernini’s colonnade, the semi-circular rows of columns which wrap St. Peter’s Square in Rome, many homeless spend time during the day and sleep at night, as tourists and locals walk by.
Vatican does coronavirus testing, says Pope Francis does not have virus
Mar 28, 2020 / 10:05 amThe Vatican said Saturday Pope Francis does not have the coronavirus, and that recent testing of 170 Holy See employees for COVID-19 resulted in only one new case.
Pope Francis prays for everyone going hungry because of coronavirus
Mar 28, 2020 / 03:29 amPope Francis prayed Saturday for everyone who is going hungry, or who will go hungry, because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The cross is our hope: Pope gives Urbi et Orbi blessing during coronavirus
Mar 27, 2020 / 11:19 amOn Friday, before an empty and rain-covered St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis held Eucharistic adoration and gave an extraordinary Urbi et Orbi blessing, praying for the world during the coronavirus pandemic which has killed more than 25,000 people.
Pope Francis will offer Easter liturgies in St. Peter's Basilica and with no public
Mar 27, 2020 / 05:40 amPope Francis will follow a slightly modified schedule this year for the liturgies of Holy Week and Easter, which will all take place inside St. Peter’s Basilica and without the presence of the public, the Vatican announced Friday.
Vatican official living in Santa Marta tests positive for coronavirus
Mar 26, 2020 / 08:31 amA Vatican official who is a resident of the guesthouse where Pope Francis lives has tested positive for coronavirus, according to reports.
Pope Francis prays for coronavirus fears
Mar 26, 2020 / 03:04 amPope Francis Thursday prayed for everyone who is fearful of the future because of the coronavirus outbreak, asking the Lord for help in bearing these worries.
CDF issues new Eucharistic prefaces, optional saint feasts for extraordinary form of Roman rite
Mar 25, 2020 / 09:20 amOn Wednesday the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith issued two decrees giving new Eucharistic prefaces and provision for the optional celebration of more recently named saints in the extraordinary form of the Roman rite, also known as the Traditional Latin Mass.
Bishop Steven Raica to follow Bishop Baker as head of Birmingham diocese
Mar 25, 2020 / 05:56 amPope Francis Wednesday accepted the resignation of Bishop Robert Baker of Birmingham, Alabama, nominating Bishop Steven J. Raica of the diocese of Gaylord, Michigan, as his successor.
Pope Francis leads Christians in global Our Father for God's mercy amid coronavirus
Mar 25, 2020 / 04:21 amPope Francis Wednesday led Christians around the world in praying an Our Father to ask God’s mercy during the coronavirus pandemic, which is causing the suffering and death of many people.
Vatican City has 4 cases of coronavirus
Mar 24, 2020 / 11:25 amThe director of the Holy See press office, Matteo Bruni, said Tuesday there are now a total of four people connected to Vatican City who have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Pope Francis during coronavirus: Beware the 'poison' of laziness, complaining
Mar 24, 2020 / 05:26 amPope Francis Tuesday warned Christians to avoid living in a “fog” of sadness, sloth, and complaining, instead of rejoicing in the spiritual healing they have received from Christ.
Amid coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis' Malta trip postponed
Mar 23, 2020 / 03:33 amThe Vatican stated Monday that Pope Francis’ trip to the islands of Malta and Gozo May 31 has been postponed to a yet to be decided future date.
Italy in the time of coronavirus
Mar 23, 2020 / 00:00 amRome correspondents Hannah Brockhaus and Courtney Mares share personal essays of their experience living under lockdown in Rome. A former member of the Swiss Guard tells us about how his elderly parents are faring in the Italian city of Bergamo— one of the hardest hit cities in Italy.
Two Roman convents isolated as 59 religious sisters test positive for coronavirus
Mar 20, 2020 / 10:53 amTwo convents, one in Rome and one in a town nearby the capital city, have been isolated as the majority of religious sisters in the communities tested positive for COVID-19.
Vatican: Easter date can not be changed, despite coronavirus
Mar 20, 2020 / 08:30 amThe Vatican department for liturgy published guidelines Friday for bishops and priests on the celebration of Holy Week, the Triduum, and Easter liturgies during the coronavirus pandemic.