Articles by Hannah Brockhaus
Pope eager to meet Catholic, interreligious leaders in Bangladesh
Nov 21, 2017 / 06:33 amOn Tuesday, Pope Francis sent a video greeting to the people of Bangladesh ahead of his Nov. 30-Dec. 2 visit to the country, saying he is looking forward to meeting everyone, especially Catholics and other religious leaders, and to bringing the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Pope mourns death of Cardinal Montezemolo, long-time Vatican diplomat
Nov 20, 2017 / 11:05 amPope Francis sent a telegram Monday for the death of long-time Vatican diplomat Cardinal Andrea Cordero Lanza di Montezemolo, who died in Rome Sunday at the age of 92.
What does the Church really teach about nuclear war?
Nov 17, 2017 / 19:00 pmA Vatican conference discussing “A World Free From Nuclear Weapons,” held Nov. 10-11, is the latest step in a long-term commitment from the Holy See to work for nuclear disarmament, which itself is considered by the Vatican to be a step toward the goal of integral disarmament.
Venerable Solanus Casey: the priest who answered the doorbell.
Nov 17, 2017 / 06:00 amVenerable Solanus Casey, a Capuchin priest from Wisconsin, was humble before all else, said the postulator of his cause for sainthood.
Ahead of Burma visit, Pope says he's coming to promote peace
Nov 17, 2017 / 05:29 amOn Friday, Pope Francis sent a video greeting to the people of Burma – also known as Myanmar – ahead of his Nov. 27-30 trip, saying he is coming to proclaim the Gospel and promote peace in a country gripped by a heated humanitarian and political crisis surrounding the Rohingya Muslim minority.
Pope Francis: The Mass needs silence, not 'chit-chat'
Nov 15, 2017 / 03:49 amOn Wednesday, Pope Francis called out the common habit of chatting with people around you before Mass, stressing that this is a time for silent prayer, when we prepare our hearts for an encounter with the Lord.
If you died today, would you be ready? Pope Francis asks
Nov 12, 2017 / 05:36 amOn Sunday Pope Francis encouraged people not to wait to reflect on their lives, but to ask themselves: If this was my last day on earth, am I prepared? Am I cooperating with God’s grace?
Pope Francis: The future of the world depends on the family
Nov 11, 2017 / 11:16 amThe future of the Church and the world is dependent on the good of the family, said Pope Francis in a video message Saturday.
Pope Francis: Despite naysayers, there's hope for a nuke-free world
Nov 10, 2017 / 05:18 amIn a key speech on the global effort to eradicate nuclear arms, Pope Francis called the weapons immoral and said they should be made illegal in war, but he also voiced hope that despite pessimism, things are moving in the right direction.
Former child trafficking victim: Awareness needs to produce action
Nov 9, 2017 / 14:54 pmFormer trafficking victim Rani Hong, who was kidnapped and sold into slavery at seven years old, is speaking out, saying we’ve raised awareness, but now it’s time to put our knowledge into action to help victims.
Pope encourages Ukrainian seminarians to peace, ecumenism
Nov 9, 2017 / 11:16 amMeeting with the community of a Ukrainian Greek Catholic seminary in Rome on Thursday, Pope Francis encouraged them build up justice and peace in their homeland.
Like Mother Cabrini, treat migrants with charity and justice, Pope says
Nov 9, 2017 / 00:08 amPope Francis praised St. Frances Cabrini in the preface to a book about her life for her foresight in addressing the needs of migrants, saying she’s an example of how to treat people with both charity and justice.
Pope: Mass is for the Eucharist, not pictures. Put the phone away.
Nov 8, 2017 / 04:35 amOn Wednesday a fiery Pope Francis chastised those who spend Mass talking to others, looking at their phone or even taking pictures during papal liturgies, saying these are distractions that take focus away from the “heart of the Church,” which is the Eucharist.
Vatican to host nuclear disarmament conference
Nov 7, 2017 / 11:52 amThe Vatican is preparing for a conference on nuclear disarmament this week in the wake of an international effort to ban nuclear weapons.
Pope names two laywomen to key positions in Vatican's family office
Nov 7, 2017 / 07:16 amOn Tuesday the Vatican announced Pope Francis’ appointment of two lay women – experts in bioethics and canon law – as the first two under-secretaries of the mega-dicastery for Laity, Family and Life.
How do we help trafficking victims re-enter society? Vatican conference takes a look
Nov 6, 2017 / 15:21 pmA Vatican workshop this past weekend drew attention to the vast challenges faced by victims of human trafficking when reintegrating into society, suggesting concrete steps for helping victims.
New book reveals details of John Paul I’s death
Nov 6, 2017 / 04:08 amA new book discloses details about the death of Pope John Paul I – who died in 1978 after just 33 days in office – and conclusive evidence that his death was the result of a heart attack, as previously thought.
In latest prayer video, Pope shines light on challenges in Asia
Nov 3, 2017 / 10:04 amIn his prayer video for November Pope Francis prays for the Church in Asia, that despite challenges it may continue to be a source of peace and dialogue between religions.
Choose everlasting life, not death, Pope Francis says
Nov 3, 2017 / 03:43 amOn Friday Pope Francis said that in contemplating death we are reminded of our ultimate purpose – and how the choices we make here on earth will determine whether we eventually spend eternity in heaven.
On All Souls' Day, Pope Francis prays for an end to war
Nov 2, 2017 / 08:52 amWe should beg God to put an end to the violence and destruction wrought by war, especially as the world seems to prepare for another conflict, Pope Francis said on All Souls' Day.