Articles by Hannah Brockhaus
Chile hopes Pope Francis' visit will bring a 'revolution of tenderness'
Jul 15, 2017 / 05:04 amThe head of communications for Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Chile said the country is in a period of social unrest, but the country has hope his trip will help them to rebuild on a foundation of love and tenderness.
US neurology expert will visit UK to examine Charlie Gard
Jul 14, 2017 / 08:25 amThe American doctor whose experimental treatment has been sought by the parents of Charlie Gard will travel to London on Monday, after a judge ruled that he could examine the baby and confer with the UK doctors.
Pope: Caring for creation means caring for your brother and sister
Jul 14, 2017 / 06:06 amPope Francis on Friday sent a message to an international congress on care for our common home in the context of large cities, reminding participants that caring for the environment ultimately means having responsibility for our fellow man.
Mosul needs help to rebuild, Iraqi official cautions
Jul 13, 2017 / 23:08 pmJust days after Iraqi forces completed their recapture of Mosul from the Islamic State, the nation's ambassador to the Holy See has said that they are eager to rebuild the city and have people return home, but it will require help to do so.
Former president, treasurer of Vatican hospital charged with misuse of funds
Jul 13, 2017 / 05:22 amThe Vatican announced Thursday that an investigation involving the former president and treasurer of the Vatican-owned Bambino Gesù hospital in Rome will proceed to trial before the Vatican court.
Cleveland, Juneau dioceses receive new bishops
Jul 11, 2017 / 10:25 amOn Tuesday Pope Francis appointed Fr. Andrew Bellisario, C.M., as Bishop of Juneau, and Auxiliary Bishop Nelson Perez as Bishop of Cleveland.
Pope Francis creates new path to beatification under ‘offering of life’
Jul 11, 2017 / 05:22 amOn Tuesday Pope Francis declared a new category of Christian life suitable for consideration of beatification called “offering of life” – in which a person has died prematurely through an offering of their life for love of God and neighbor.
Are you grateful for the work of sailors? You should be, the Vatican says
Jul 10, 2017 / 09:34 amOn Sunday, the Catholic Church held a special day to remember the hard work and challenges surrounding the occupation of sailors and other maritime workers, who are responsible for transporting roughly 90 percent of the world’s goods.
Friends, colleagues remember the 'gentleman' Joaquin Navarro-Valls
Jul 9, 2017 / 08:16 amDuring his 22 years as spokesman for St. John Paul II, Dr. Joaquin Navarro-Valls became somewhat of a legend in the Vatican – not only for his keen professional abilities and insight into the Pope's mind, but also for his genuine kindness and deep spiritual life.
Pope to maintenance staff: We are all sinners, but Jesus heals us
Jul 8, 2017 / 03:00 amOn Friday Pope Francis said that just like the biblical tax collectors, despite our sinfulness, Jesus seeks us out to be near us and to heal us, as long as we have the humility to recognize that we need him.
Twentieth century Polish nurse among causes advancing toward sainthood
Jul 7, 2017 / 05:14 amPope Francis on Friday approved a miracle attributed to the intercession of the Venerable Hanna Chrzanowska, a Polish nurse and nursing instructor who died from cancer in 1973, paving the way for her beatification.
Colombian-born bishop to head Raleigh diocese
Jul 5, 2017 / 06:54 amOn Wednesday the Vatican announced Pope Francis' appointment of Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama Pasqualetto, a native of Colombia, as the next bishop of the Diocese of Raleigh.
Cardinal Joachim Meisner, one of four 'dubia’ cardinals, dies at age 83
Jul 5, 2017 / 04:25 amCardinal Joachim Meisner, archbishop emeritus of Cologne, Germany and one of four cardinals who sent the "dubia" to Pope Francis last year, passed away Wednesday morning at the age of 83.
Pope Francis: World hunger is a result of indifference and selfishness
Jul 4, 2017 / 08:42 amOn Monday Pope Francis said that while hunger and undernourishment around the world can be an unsettling thing to confront, we must use this to remind us how these situations are caused – which is through indifference and selfishness.
No matter who you are, make Christ your number one, Pope Francis says
Jul 2, 2017 / 04:25 amOn Sunday, Pope Francis said that everyone – lay or religious – must put their relationship with Jesus above all else; and striving to do this, even imperfectly, will help them to be like Christ to the world.
German bishops criticize parliament's approval of gay marriage
Jun 30, 2017 / 11:08 amArchbishop Heiner Koch of Berlin expressed his regret Friday at the German parliament’s vote in favor of legalizing same-sex marriage, saying it had abandoned the fundamental characteristics of marriage.
New US archbishops look forward to serving God in their local Churches
Jun 29, 2017 / 10:49 amNewly-appointed metropolitan archbishops from around the world received the traditional woolen vestment called a pallium during a special Mass with Pope Francis on Thursday.
Pope: To be a disciple, Jesus must be the center of your life
Jun 29, 2017 / 02:01 amOn Thursday, the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Pope Francis said that we can’t just know about our faith, but we must live our faith, with Jesus as the center of our hearts and lives.
Keep your eyes fixed on the cross, Pope urges new cardinals
Jun 28, 2017 / 07:05 amOn Wednesday, Pope Francis created five new cardinals, encouraging them to walk with Jesus, keeping their eyes fixed securely on the cross and on the realities of the world, not becoming distracted by prestige or honor.
Pope Francis: The way of Christ is the way of persecution
Jun 28, 2017 / 02:57 amOn Wednesday Pope Francis said that following Christ means taking a path contrary to that of the world, and being prepared to suffer because of this; though we have hope because of God’s constant presence.