Articles by Hannah Brockhaus
Holy See grants indulgence to coronavirus patients and Catholics who pray for them
Mar 20, 2020 / 05:41 amThe Vatican’s Apostolic Penitentiary has granted a plenary indulgence for people with COVID-19 and for those who care for them, including medical staff and family members, and for those who pray for them.
'Return home' through the sacrament of confession, Pope Francis urges
Mar 20, 2020 / 04:01 amPope Francis spoke Friday about the importance of returning to God, the loving Father, in the sacrament of reconciliation.
Pope Francis suspends trials of Vatican City's court during coronavirus
Mar 19, 2020 / 11:19 amDue to the coronavirus outbreak, Pope Francis suspended Thursday non-urgent trials in the Vatican City State’s judicial system until after April 3.
On St. Joseph's feast, Italy to pray rosary for protection from coronavirus
Mar 19, 2020 / 03:45 amOn the Solemnity of St. Joseph, the protector of families and the Church, Catholics in Italy will pray the rosary together from their homes for protection from the coronavirus.
How a chaplain brings Christ to patients at Rome’s ‘Covid Hospital 1’
Mar 18, 2020 / 13:30 pm“When people need us, we satisfy their need for God,” said Fr. Cesare Pluchinotta, a chaplain in Rome’s primary hospital for Covid-19 patients. The difference in Pluchinotta’s ministry is he must try to fulfill these spiritual needs through glass.
Everyone is in debt to God's mercy, Pope Francis says
Mar 18, 2020 / 04:49 amShowing and receiving God’s mercy are central aspects of Christian life – and everyone is in debt to God for the mercy he has already been shown, Pope Francis said during his general audience address Wednesday.
Pope Francis prays for those who have died from coronavirus
Mar 18, 2020 / 03:36 amPope Francis offered Mass Wednesday for all the people who have died from the coronavirus, including medical staff who have lost their lives after helping the sick.
Pope Francis prays for elderly, alone and scared during coronavirus pandemic
Mar 17, 2020 / 02:21 amPope Francis prayed Tuesday for the elderly, who are suffering from isolation, loneliness, and fear during the coronavirus pandemic.
Pope Francis makes walking prayer pilgrimage for coronavirus pandemic
Mar 15, 2020 / 11:43 amPope Francis on Sunday took a brief walking pilgrimage in the city of Rome, and prayed for an end to the coronavirus pandemic during a surprise visit to both the Basilica of St. Mary Major and a cross that traversed Rome during a 16th century plague.
Amid coronavirus isolation, Catholics are united in Christ, Pope Francis says
Mar 15, 2020 / 05:18 amAs many Catholics are unable to attend Mass or gather because of the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis recalled the Church’s spiritual communion as the Body of Christ, united in prayer.
Amid coronavirus pandemic, pope's Easter liturgies closed to public
Mar 14, 2020 / 15:56 pmDue to the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis’ liturgies for Holy Week and Easter, which usually include the presence of thousands of people, will be held without public attendance this year.
Pope Francis prays for families stuck at home during coronavirus outbreak
Mar 14, 2020 / 03:54 amPope Francis offered his daily Mass on Saturday for families who must adjust to life with everyone at home, that they may stay peaceful and joyful during the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus quarantine: How Catholics in Italy are helping the poor
Mar 13, 2020 / 08:54 amWhile Italy is under nationwide quarantine to combat the coronavirus pandemic, Catholic charities throughout the country are doing what they can to help the poor and most vulnerable.
Pope Francis prays for pastors: 'Drastic measures are not always good'
Mar 13, 2020 / 04:03 amPope Francis offered his Mass on Friday for pastors, that they might discern well the proper measures to take to protect their parishioners during the coronavirus crisis without leaving them feeling abandoned.
Rome's church buildings closed through April 3
Mar 12, 2020 / 12:15 pmThe vicar general of Rome, Cardinal Angelo De Donatis, announced Thursday the closure of all churches in the diocese through April 3.
Vatican offices to remain open amid coronavirus lockdown
Mar 12, 2020 / 06:03 amAmid the coronavirus pandemic, Vatican City State offices and dicasteries of the Holy See will remain open and working, with additional precautions and the possibility to work from home in some cases, the Vatican said Thursday.
Pope Francis asks Mary's protection of Rome against coronavirus
Mar 11, 2020 / 14:21 pmAs the Diocese of Rome holds a day of prayer and fasting for victims of coronavirus, Pope Francis sent a message asking for the protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary, invoking her under her title of Salus Populi Romani.
'Prayer is our strength': Cardinal Turkson's message during coronavirus pandemic
Mar 11, 2020 / 10:19 amCardinal Peter Turkson sent a message Wednesday encouraging Catholics to see the sacrifices required to slow the spread of coronavirus as a chance to deepen their relationships with God and their neighbors.
Pope Francis: Humanity needs Christ's justice
Mar 11, 2020 / 04:01 amPope Francis said Wednesday Catholics must spread the Gospel to a world which hungers and thirsts for the justice of Jesus Christ.
Italian police close St. Peter's Square to public
Mar 10, 2020 / 05:29 amThe Italian police closed St. Peter’s Square Tuesday following the Italian government decree extending quarantine measures to all of Italy to slow the spread of coronavirus.