Articles by Hannah Brockhaus
Pope Francis: Creation is a sign of hope – we have to take care of it
Feb 22, 2017 / 04:32 amOn Wednesday Pope Francis said creation has often suffered because of humanity’s sins and failings, stressing that we must take care of it because as Christians, we see signs of hope in Christ’s Resurrection in nature every day.
Pope Francis: Protecting migrants is a 'moral imperative'
Feb 21, 2017 / 08:30 amOn Tuesday Pope Francis said that it is our duty to defend the dignity of migrants, particularly by enacting just laws that offer protection to those forced to flee from dangerous or inhumane situations.
Pope prays for victims of terrorist attacks in Iraq and Pakistan
Feb 19, 2017 / 05:09 amAfter leading the Angelus Sunday, Pope Francis prayed for all those affected by violence and war around the world, particularly the victims of recent terrorist attacks in Pakistan and Iraq, asking pilgrims to offer a moment of silence before leading them in praying the ‘Hail Mary.’
Muslim refugee hails Pope Francis as the example of religion
Feb 17, 2017 / 16:02 pmNur Essa, a Muslim Syrian woman whose family was brought to Rome from Lesbos by Pope Francis last April, said that the openness he has shown to those of different faiths has deeply impressed her.
How one organization hopes to revolutionize orphanages
Feb 17, 2017 / 06:01 amThe Catholic Church puts a lot of effort into having excellent schools and hospitals, but what about its orphanages? For Caroline Boudreaux, conditions in orphanages are too often overlooked – something we all have the ability and opportunity to help change.
This is the one thing Pope Francis says you can brag about
Feb 15, 2017 / 04:59 amAs children we are taught that bragging is bad, especially when we do it to people who have less than us, however, for Pope Francis, there is one thing we should never hesitate to flaunt to whoever we meet: our hope in Christ.
Pope Francis: Don't preach the Gospel like it's a 'recommendation'
Feb 14, 2017 / 11:16 amPope Francis said Tuesday that the Word of God isn’t something that can be explained to people as a mere recommendation, or merely a good idea, but that it requires courage, prayer and humility to preach with honesty – and this is the only way it will have an impact.
Don't let small resentments turn into something worse, Pope Francis warns
Feb 13, 2017 / 10:40 amPope Francis on Monday spoke about what it means to kill your brother in your heart, which, may be something as small as envy or bitterness, and if left to grow, can lead to even worse things, such as war or actual murder.
Amid controversy, council of cardinals backs Pope Francis
Feb 13, 2017 / 10:10 amIn the wake of several contentious events surrounding the Vatican recently, Pope Francis' advisory board in his ongoing reform of the Roman Curia affirmed their support of the Pope and his work.
Without women, there is no harmony in the world, Pope Francis says
Feb 10, 2017 / 15:17 pmA woman’s value is not based on her material accomplishments, but simply in the beauty and harmony she brings to the world, just by her very being, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis: in healthcare, we are responsible to the most vulnerable
Feb 10, 2017 / 13:22 pmWhen it comes to healthcare and using our resources wisely, we have a responsibility to protect and take care of the most vulnerable in society, especially the elderly, Pope Francis told members of the Italian bishops’ conference Friday.
Bishop says the Christian influence in Jordan is still strong
Feb 10, 2017 / 00:02 amJerusalem Bishop William Shomali, newly appointed to the Latin Patriarchate of Jordan, says that although Christians are a very small minority in Jordan, through the Catholic schools, hospitals and charities their presence is strongly felt in the communities.
Vatican meeting calls organ trafficking a crime against humanity
Feb 9, 2017 / 15:07 pmAfter a conference on organ trafficking at the Vatican Feb. 7-8, participants signed a statement agreeing to unite in fighting the crime of organ trafficking – submitting 11 proposals for implementation by healthcare and law enforcement professionals around the world.
St Josephine Bakhita, former slave, is patron of trafficking victims
Feb 8, 2017 / 00:08 amAs human trafficking continues to be a supremely important issue during Pope Francis’ pontificate, with an estimated 20 million victims worldwide, St. Josephine Bakhita, enslaved during her own childhood, has emerged as a patron not only for her home country of Sudan, but for all victims of trafficking.
Vatican official: The bishops 'are speaking clearly' on refugees
Feb 6, 2017 / 18:45 pmIn the wake of President Donald Trump’s recent policy on refugees, U.S. Catholics should stay close to their bishops, who are providing a clear, correct and unified response to the issue, a Vatican official said.
Despite terror, Aleppo's Christians have hope, desire to rebuild
Feb 2, 2017 / 16:02 pmDespite the destruction caused by nearly six years of conflict between rebels and pro-government forces, the people in Aleppo, especially the Christians, are filled with vitality, hope, and a desire to rebuild, to return to a normal life, a Vatican official said after a recent visit to the city.
You are called to be leaven, Pope tells consecrated men, women
Feb 2, 2017 / 11:24 amEveryone, but especially consecrated men and women, Pope Francis said Thursday, are called to be leaven in the world, bringing Christ to the people – even when it seems like the work goes unnoticed, or there is another who would do a better job.
The Resurrection is more than a wish – it's a reality, Pope Francis says
Feb 1, 2017 / 06:47 amOn Wednesday Pope Francis said the Christian belief in the Resurrection of Christ and in our own resurrection at the end of time is more than just wishful thinking, but rather implies confidence in something certain.
Iraqis' experiences recall 'what it means to live as a Christian'
Feb 1, 2017 / 06:01 amAn Iraqi priest who was forced to flee his village when the Islamic State seized the area in 2014 said the hardship and persecution Christians in Iraq have experienced has taught them what it really means to fully live out their faith.
Pope Francis: Jesus was concerned with people, not popularity
Jan 31, 2017 / 08:49 amJesus wasn’t worried about his polling results, Pope Francis said Tuesday – instead, he was concerned with each and every person, seeing everything about them, even those things which were seemingly small or inconsequential.