Articles by Hannah Brockhaus
Russia acknowledges Vatican role in prisoner exchange with Ukraine
Jan 24, 2025 / 13:35 pmIn a Jan. 23 press conference, the Russian Foreign Ministry’s press director, Maria Zakharova, praised Pope Francis’ position on the Russia-Ukraine War.
Pope Francis tells journalists to build communion, ‘give reasons for hope’
Jan 24, 2025 / 09:15 am“I dream of a communication that does not peddle illusions or fears but is able to give reasons for hope,” the pope said.
Pope Francis taps travel agent Cardinal Koovakad to lead Interreligious Dialogue dicastery
Jan 24, 2025 / 07:10 amThe 51-year-old Koovakad, originally from the southern Indian state of Kerala, was elevated to the College of Cardinals by Pope Francis in December 2024.
Pope Francis approves transfer of Chinese bishop to Diocese of Fuzhou
Jan 23, 2025 / 08:45 amThe Vatican said the bishop’s candidacy was approved by Pope Francis on Jan. 15 under the terms of the “Provisional Agreement.”
Christian survivor of terrorism: ‘Pray for Boko Haram’
Jan 22, 2025 / 09:20 amA Nigerian woman whose husband was killed by Boko Haram in 2014 has asked for prayers for persecuted Christians and for the terrorist group.
Cardinal Schönborn retires as Vienna archbishop on 80th birthday
Jan 22, 2025 / 07:04 amCardinal Christoph Schönborn, a Dominican theologian who helped write the Catechism of the Catholic Church, led the Vienna Archdiocese for nearly 30 years.
Pope Francis appoints Austin, Texas, Bishop Joe Vásquez as archbishop of Galveston-Houston
Jan 20, 2025 / 08:00 amCardinal Daniel DiNardo, who was made a cardinal in 2007 and who led the U.S. bishops’ conference as president from 2016–2019, turned 75 in May 2024.
Vatican: Pope Francis suffers bruised arm from fall
Jan 16, 2025 / 08:30 amPope Francis’ arm, tied up in a white sling, was visible in photos taken on the morning of Jan. 16 in the apostolic palace during his scheduled audiences.
Pope Francis to give monthly bonus to Vatican City employees with 3 or more children
Jan 16, 2025 / 05:00 amAt Pope Francis’ personal initiative, Vatican City employees with three or more children will receive a monthly 300-euro bonus and new fathers will get extended paid leave.
Nigeria tops report for number of Christians killed, kidnapped in 2024
Jan 15, 2025 / 11:20 amThe World Watch List, released Jan. 15, found that 3,100 Christians were killed and 2,830 Christians were kidnapped in Nigeria in 2024.
‘He was a builder’: Cardinal George Pell remembered by biographer 2 years after death
Jan 10, 2025 / 14:20 pm“He had a reformist mindset... Pell would look around and think, well, what is to be done? What can we do?” Tess Livingstone told CNA in an interview.
Pope Francis tells pediatric cancer patients they are ‘witnesses of hope’
Jan 10, 2025 / 12:35 pmPope Francis told a group of children receiving treatment for cancer in Poland they are “witnesses of hope” to those around them.
Pope accepts resignation of bishop investigated for ordinations with pre-Vatican II rite
Jan 7, 2025 / 11:30 amFrench Bishop Dominique Rey said he was recently informed by the nuncio, the pope’s ambassador in France, that Pope Francis wanted him to submit his resignation.
Pope’s preacher speaks on his humanity, return to faith, and being a Bible ‘expert’
Jan 7, 2025 / 10:30 amFather Roberto Pasolini, recently appointed as preacher of the Papal Household, opens up about his journey from teenage faith struggles to becoming a Scripture scholar.
Pope Francis on Epiphany: The star of the Magi symbolizes the love of God
Jan 6, 2025 / 12:05 pm“The star,” Pope Francis said, “speaks to us of that unique light that can show to all people the way to salvation and happiness, namely that of love.”
Pope Francis appoints first-ever woman to head Vatican dicastery
Jan 6, 2025 / 09:25 amSister Simona Brambilla will lead the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life together with Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime.
Pope Francis names Cardinal Robert McElroy to lead Washington, D.C., Archdiocese
Jan 6, 2025 / 06:08 amThe 70-year-old cardinal succeeds Cardinal Wilton Gregory in leading the influential archdiocese that serves the U.S. capital.
Pope Francis on Christmas 2024: God is our hope
Dec 24, 2024 / 17:20 pmThe 88-year-old Pope Francis presided over Mass during the Night on Christmas Eve after opening the Holy Door to officially start the 2025 Jubilee Year.
Pope Francis launches Jubilee 2025 with opening of Holy Door
Dec 24, 2024 / 14:10 pmThe 88-year-old Pope Francis opened the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica before Mass on Christmas Eve, officially launching the Jubilee Year 2025.
Pandoro or panettone? 5 American seminarians in Rome share their Christmas traditions
Dec 23, 2024 / 17:45 pmHere’s what five NAC seminarians from the United States are doing this Christmas, what they’ve done in the past, and a little bit about their favorite Christmas traditions.