Hannah Brockhaus

Hannah Brockhaus

Hannah Brockhaus is Catholic News Agency's senior Rome correspondent. She grew up in Omaha, Nebraska, and has a degree in English from Truman State University in Missouri.

Articles by Hannah Brockhaus

Benedictines provide an 'oasis' of silence, Pope Francis says

Apr 19, 2018 / 08:42 am

Speaking to members of Benedictine communities in Rome Thursday, Pope Francis said the religious order provides a space for quiet and prayer in an otherwise rushed world, helping people to put God at the center of their lives.

Father of Alfie Evans meets with pope, pleads for asylum in Italy

Apr 18, 2018 / 04:20 am

A private meeting took place early Wednesday morning between Pope Francis and Tom Evans, the father of two-year-old Alfie Evans, who is currently at the center of a legal battle to keep him alive.

The sign of the cross is our badge, Pope Francis says

Apr 18, 2018 / 02:50 am

On Wednesday Pope Francis said that to make the sign of the cross is to mark ourselves as Christians, and that it is something we should do often to remind ourselves that we belong to God.

'Pope's choir' to go on first-ever US national tour

Apr 17, 2018 / 11:32 am

The Vatican’s Sistine Chapel Choir, known as ‘the pope’s choir,’ will head to the United States this summer for an eight-city concert tour.

Ukrainian Archbishop of Philadelphia retires for health reasons

Apr 16, 2018 / 08:56 am

Pope Francis on Monday accepted the resignation for medical reasons of Archbishop Stefan Soroka of the Ukrainian Archeparchy of Philadelphia. Bishop Andriy Rabiy, an auxiliary bishop of the archeparchy, was appointed apostolic administrator.

Pope Francis: The Church cannot be silent about economic suffering

Apr 12, 2018 / 07:21 am

In the preface to a book on his economic thought, Pope Francis has written that the Gospel is not an unattainable ideal, but something that the whole Church should seek, especially where there is economic injustice.

Rome seminar highlights 'unsung heroes' among religious sisters

Apr 11, 2018 / 10:11 am

A symposium in Rome on “women religious on the front lines” praised the often unrecognized and unappreciated work of religious sisters, especially those working with survivors of human trafficking and war.

Children should be baptized in the faith, Pope Francis says

Apr 11, 2018 / 06:43 am

Pope Francis spoke about the sacrament of Baptism on Wednesday, emphasizing the importance of the Catholic practice of baptizing infants, since the grace of the Holy Spirit helps them to grow in virtue.

Pope to visit Marian shrine, attend Neocatechumenal Way meeting in May

Apr 10, 2018 / 10:18 am

On Tuesday papal spokesperson Greg Burke announced two new additions to Pope Francis’ May calendar: A visit to the Shrine of Our Lady of Divine Love in Rome and a meeting with members of the Neocatechumenal Way.

Pope Francis: We experience God's mercy before we share it

Apr 10, 2018 / 07:57 am

Speaking to nearly 600 Missionaries of Mercy on Tuesday, Pope Francis said that to be “collaborators of mercy” with the Lord, they must remember that they have been recipients of that mercy first.

Pope Francis issues exhortation praising the ‘middle class’ of holiness

Apr 9, 2018 / 08:56 am

Pope Francis released the apostolic exhortation Gaudete et exsultate in which he aims to “repropose” the universal call to holiness – which he says is the mission of life for every person.

Pope: Relationship with Jesus is our own personal love story

Apr 8, 2018 / 03:20 am

On the Second Sunday of Easter, also known as Divine Mercy Sunday, Pope Francis said that our relationship with God is a personal one, filled with his love and mercy, where we proclaim like St. Thomas: “My Lord and my God!”

Cardinal Burke: Pope's authority is derived only from obedience to God

Apr 7, 2018 / 14:46 pm

Speaking Saturday in Rome, Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke said that the pope is the highest authority in the Church, but because his power is derived from the divine law, the faithful are obligated to reject his teaching if it falls outside that divine law.  

Vatican arrests priest under investigation for possession of child porn

Apr 7, 2018 / 07:58 am

On Saturday Vatican police arrested former Vatican diplomat Fr. Carlo Alberto Capella, who has been under investigation for the violation of laws concerning the possession of child pornography and its distribution or sale.

In April, Pope Francis prays for people with economic responsibility

Apr 6, 2018 / 03:27 am

In his prayer video for the month of April, Pope Francis requested prayers for those who have a large responsibility when it comes to economic affairs, that they will always value what is good for the human person over profit.

Pope Francis to issue apostolic exhortation on holiness

Apr 5, 2018 / 09:07 am

Pope Francis will next week publish an apostolic exhortation on holiness titled Gaudete et exsultate, or “Rejoice and be glad”, the Vatican announced Thursday.

Los Angeles' newest auxiliary bishop is a cancer survivor

Apr 5, 2018 / 04:12 am

On Thursday Pope Francis appointed Msgr. Marc V. Trudeau, who survived lymphoma in 2008, an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

South African bishops offer condolences for anti-apartheid activist Winnie Mandela

Apr 3, 2018 / 08:42 am

The bishops of South Africa offered their sympathy Tuesday for the death of the controversial anti-apartheid activist and politician Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, who was the former wife of Nelson Mandela.

Don't marginalize people with autism, cardinal urges

Apr 2, 2018 / 08:52 am

Cardinal Peter Turkson issued a message for World Autism Awareness Day urging faith communities to have meaningful encounters with those who have autism and with their families, in opposition to a culture of exclusion.

Celebrate Christ's resurrection with community, Pope says Easter Monday

Apr 2, 2018 / 04:25 am

On Easter Monday, Pope Francis encouraged Christians to celebrate Easter with their community of family and friends, taking time to renew the brotherhood and sisterhood that is a fruit of the Lord’s resurrection.