Articles by Hannah Brockhaus
Don’t think holiness is for you? The saints can help, Pope Francis says
Jun 21, 2017 / 04:27 amOn Wednesday, Pope Francis said the saints show us that despite what we might think, holiness is possible for everyone, and we should call on them for help in living out our vocations.
It's a responsibility to seek truth, educate youth, Pope Francis says
Jun 20, 2017 / 04:55 amOn Tuesday Pope Francis made a pilgrimage to the graves of two 20th century Italian priests, reflecting on charity and education, and calling on adults to form their consciences well, so that they may teach young people to do the same.
Pope on Corpus Christi: In the Eucharist, we remember God's love
Jun 18, 2017 / 12:15 pmFor the observance of the feast of Corpus Christi on Sunday, Pope Francis said the Eucharist helps us to remember everything that Christ has done for us, in particular his great love for us.
Pope asks for moment of silence for victims of Portugal forest fires
Jun 18, 2017 / 04:24 amSunday, following the Angelus, Pope Francis asked pilgrims in St. Peter's Square to pause for a silent moment of prayer for all those affected by forest fires still raging in central Portugal.
Sainthood causes advance, including layman who resisted fascism
Jun 17, 2017 / 08:22 amPope Francis on Friday recognized the heroic virtue of six persons on the path to canonization, as well as the martyrdom of an Italian man who died from injuries of a beating he received while imprisoned in a concentration camp for resisting fascism.
Pope Francis, German Chancellor discuss need to fight poverty, hunger
Jun 17, 2017 / 04:59 amSaturday, Pope Francis and German Chancellor Angela Merkel met at the Vatican, agreeing on the need to dedicate special attention to the responsibility of the international community in addressing issues of poverty and hunger.
Pope Francis expresses sorrow for victims of London Grenfell Tower fire
Jun 17, 2017 / 03:05 amOn Saturday Pope Francis expressed his sorrow for the victims of a devastating fire at Grenfell Tower in London, offering his condolences for the families of those who have died.
Pope picks secretary for Dicastery on Integral Human Development
Jun 16, 2017 / 08:32 amOn Friday, the Vatican announced Pope Francis’ pick of human rights expert Fr. Bruno-Marie Duffé for secretary of the Dicastery for the Promotion of Integral Human Development, making him the final piece of the leadership puzzle for the new department.
In book foreword, Pope Francis calls corruption a 'cancer'
Jun 15, 2017 / 10:02 amPope Francis, in a foreword to a work by Cardinal Peter Turkson, has said corruption infects the world like a cancer, and the Church must combat it by working together with society, infusing it with mercy.
Vatican group meets to discuss situation of migrants around the world
Jun 14, 2017 / 23:30 pmThe Vatican section on Migrants and Refugees met this week with Church leaders from around the world to hear about the challenges of migration faced in different parts of the world and to work on the Church’s contribution to a UN global compact on the topic.
In latest meetings, cardinal advisors continue forward with reform
Jun 14, 2017 / 05:31 amPope Francis and the Council of Cardinals held their 20th round of meetings in Rome this week, continuing their work on reform of the Roman Curia, including their discussion of ways the Curia can better serve local churches.
We don't earn God's love - it's freely given, Pope Francis says
Jun 14, 2017 / 02:47 amOn Wednesday, Pope Francis said that God’s love isn’t something we earn or deserve by our good works, but that it is free and unconditional – no matter what.
Carl Anderson among appointments to Pontifical Academy for Life
Jun 13, 2017 / 13:08 pmOn Tuesday the Vatican announced that Carl A. Anderson, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, has been appointed by Pope Francis as a member of the Pontifical Academy for Life.
Kentucky native appointed Archbishop of Indianapolis
Jun 13, 2017 / 11:01 amThe Vatican announced Tuesday Pope Francis' transfer of Bishop Charles Thompson from the Evansville diocese to the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.
For first World Day of the Poor, Francis encourages personal encounter
Jun 13, 2017 / 03:35 amIn his message for the first World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis said that the suffering and broken bodies of the poor are where we encounter the body of Christ – and to know Christ we must know the poor.
Pope Francis demands obedience from priests of Nigerian diocese
Jun 12, 2017 / 09:55 amPope Francis met on Thursday with a delegation from a Nigerian diocese which for the last four and a half years has refused to recognize the bishop who was appointed as its shepherd.
This priest and three companions were killed for the faith in Iraq
Jun 9, 2017 / 02:04 amWhen Fr. Ragheed Aziz Ganni was confronted by armed men after celebrating the Eucharist at his Chaldean Catholic parish in Mosul, they asked him why he was still there and why he hadn't closed the church as they had demanded.
Pope: Don't be afraid to call on the Father – he won't abandon you
Jun 7, 2017 / 03:43 amOn Wednesday Pope Francis said that one of the greatest mysteries of the Christian faith is that we have a God we are taught to call ‘Father’ – a father who never leaves us and who we can call on in prayer at any moment.
Imams, religious leaders voice 'utter disgust' after London attack
Jun 6, 2017 / 04:30 amMore than 130 imams and religious leaders throughout the UK have joined voices in strongly condemning recent terrorist attacks in London and Manchester, calling the acts “cold-blooded murders.”
The gifts of the Holy Spirit are for everyone, Pope Francis says
Jun 4, 2017 / 10:04 amOn Saturday, during a prayer vigil with the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, Pope Francis said that the grace of the Holy Spirit is for everyone.