Articles by Hannah Brockhaus
Pope Francis: Unity is in the 'DNA' of Christian community
Jun 12, 2019 / 03:15 amAn essential characteristic of Christian community is its unity in diversity, and the freedom this gives to Christians to come alive as witnesses of Christ, Pope Francis said Wednesday.
Order of Malta leader restricts use of extraordinary form within order
Jun 11, 2019 / 08:01 amThe recently installed head of the Knights of Malta directed Monday that all liturgical ceremonies within the community must use the ordinary, and not the extraordinary, form of the Roman rite.
With international service group, pope connects Catholic charismatics to broader Church
Jun 9, 2019 / 07:27 amAs several thousand Catholics belonging to the charismatic renewal gathered in Rome this Pentecost weekend, the Vatican officially launched a new international service to aid the ministry in its commitment to communion and service.
Pope Francis on Pentecost: 'Christian life unravels' without the Holy Spirit
Jun 9, 2019 / 02:29 amWithout the gifts of the Holy Spirit, Christians lack that which animates them and gives them internal life and harmony, Pope Francis said on Pentecost.
Pope: The Church is a home you can always return to
Jun 8, 2019 / 10:01 amPope Francis said Saturday he wants people to recognize the Church as their home and a place where they are always welcome.
Holy See confirms changes to Italian liturgical translation of Our Father, Gloria
Jun 7, 2019 / 13:36 pmThe Apostolic See has confirmed the translation of the third edition of the Roman Missal prepared by the Italian bishops' conference. The translation has garnered attention for its changes to the Our Father, as well as the Gloria.
Pope Francis names delegate to oversee pilgrims at Lourdes shrine
Jun 6, 2019 / 09:09 amPope Francis has appointed a special delegate to oversee the pastoral care of pilgrims and other management at the Marian shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in France.
Cardinal Elio Sgreccia, eminent Italian bioethicist, dies at 90
Jun 5, 2019 / 11:01 amCardinal Elio Sgreccia, a bioethicist and president eremitus of the Pontifical Academy for Life, died in his home in Rome Wednesday afternoon, one day before his 91st birthday.
Pope Francis names NY priest, canon lawyer Bishop of Syracuse
Jun 4, 2019 / 05:10 amPope Francis Tuesday appointed Fr. Douglas Lucia, a canon lawyer, as Bishop of Syracuse.
Pope in Romania: Martyred bishops gave their lives for fidelity to the Church
Jun 2, 2019 / 03:06 amDeclaring their beatification Sunday in Romania, Pope Francis said seven martyred Greek-Catholic bishops gave their lives for fidelity to the Church and in defense of the right to freedom of religion.
Francis emphasizes Christian unity in prayer with Romanian Orthodox
May 31, 2019 / 08:39 amIn a meeting with the Romanian Orthodox in their new cathedral in Bucharest Friday, Pope Francis prayed for the union of Christians as demonstrated in the first words of the Pater noster.
Pope Francis: The Catholic Church wants to contribute to Romanian society
May 31, 2019 / 05:13 amThe Catholic Church wants to continue to be an active and contributive member of Romanian society, Pope Francis told the president and authorities of the Eastern European country Friday.
Pope Francis will beatify these martyred Greek-Catholic bishops in Romania
May 30, 2019 / 14:01 pmOn Sunday in Blaj, Pope Francis will beatify seven Greek-Catholic bishops of Romania who were killed by the communist regime between 1950 and 1970.
The Holy Spirit makes human words 'dynamite,' Pope Francis says
May 29, 2019 / 03:16 amThe Holy Spirit is what gives power, life, and dynamism to evangelization, not good rhetorical skills, Pope Francis said Wednesday.
Pope Francis says Argentine bishop will go to trial for sexual misconduct
May 28, 2019 / 10:06 amPope Francis has said a preliminary investigation against Bishop Gustavo Oscar Zanchetta has concluded and will now proceed to trial.
Pope Francis: 'I knew nothing about McCarrick'
May 28, 2019 / 09:14 amPope Francis has said that he did not know anything about accusations of sexual abuse by Theodore McCarrick, the former cardinal and Archbishop of Washington, prior to when the accusations became public in 2018.
Make charity more of an encounter, less of a 'service,' Pope Francis says
May 27, 2019 / 08:32 amPope Francis told members of a global charitable group Monday that real charity is about encountering Christ in the poor and needy, not merely handing out aid to soothe one’s conscience.
Migrants are a foil to growing 'globalization of indifference,' pope says
May 27, 2019 / 04:03 amIn a society of growing individualism and indifference, the presence of migrants and refugees prompts a realization of the need for conversion and a renewed embrace of Christian life, Pope Francis said Monday.
Pope Francis urges Catholics to help children by supporting adoption
May 24, 2019 / 09:39 amAdoption is often a difficult and bureaucratic process, but there are many children who need homes and the Church should step up to help them, Pope Francis said Friday.
Former airline pilot appointed to lead diocese of Saginaw, MI
May 24, 2019 / 03:53 amPope Francis Friday named Bishop Robert D. Gruss of Rapid City, South Dakota, the next bishop of the Diocese of Saginaw, Michigan.