Articles by Hannah Brockhaus
You can’t change politics watching from a balcony, Pope Francis says
Oct 1, 2017 / 02:34 amOn Sunday Pope Francis said that we can’t improve our political landscape by observing and judging from afar, but that it involves personal involvement, which should always be done in a spirit of charity and helpfulness.
First-of-its-kind congress leads global conversation on digital sexual child abuse
Sep 30, 2017 / 09:42 amA global congress to be held in Rome next week will focus on how to protect children in the digital age, bringing together various experts from around the world to develop concrete ways to combat the issue of online child sex abuse.
Take care of those on the peripheries, Pope Francis tells mayors
Sep 30, 2017 / 09:08 amPope Francis on Saturday told mayors that they must go to those on the margins of their communities in order to learn how to best serve the common good, including the needs of the poor, unemployed, and migrants and refugees.
Pope Francis re-names Cardinal Burke to Vatican's highest court
Sep 30, 2017 / 08:14 amSaturday the Vatican announced Pope Francis’ appointment of Cardinal Raymond Burke as a member of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura – the Holy See's highest court – which he previously headed for six years.
Pope Francis: Evangelization is about knowing the human heart
Sep 29, 2017 / 10:06 amOn Friday, Pope Francis said that the work of evangelization belongs to all people, and that the richness found in a variety of traditions can be a way of opening people’s hearts to the Gospel.
Vatican office for evangelization of peoples gets a new undersecretary
Sep 28, 2017 / 09:22 amOn Thursday, the Vatican announced Pope Francis' appointment of Fr. Ryszard Szmydki, a Missionary Oblate of Mary Immaculate, as the new under-secretary of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples.
Pope Francis: Charity is 'the soul' of the Church's mission
Sep 27, 2017 / 15:13 pmOn the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul, Pope Francis said that charity is central to the Church’s mission, and we are called to share it with the world, especially those in need.
When tempted to give up hope, turn to Jesus, Pope Francis says
Sep 27, 2017 / 02:14 amOn Wednesday Pope Francis spoke about the enemies of hope that often lead us into discouragement and melancholy, and urged Christians to fight these temptations with the power of prayer.
Ratzinger Foundation unveils new prize, announces American winners
Sep 26, 2017 / 12:58 pmThe Vatican’s Joseph Ratzinger Foundation unveiled a new prize called “Expanding Reason,” aimed at promoting dialogue between the sciences and philosophy and theology in scholarly work.
Catholics in Papua New Guinea a sign of the Church's universality
Sep 26, 2017 / 05:08 amA young Catholic diocese in the southern highlands of Papua New Guinea has a vibrant and growing faith, one which the people have embraced as their own, showing the universality of the Church, a local bishop says.
Love of neighbor must begin with love of God, Pope Francis says
Sep 25, 2017 / 08:12 amOn Monday, Pope Francis spoke to benefactors of the Vatican Swiss Guard about love of neighbor, which he said must first be steeped in love of Christ and drawn from prayer and frequent reception of the sacraments.
Rise in immigration makes us missionaries at home, Pope Francis says
Sep 22, 2017 / 10:41 amOn Friday, Pope Francis said that the mass arrival of migrants and refugees may have its challenges, but also gives us the opportunity to be missionaries – even without leaving home.
In abuse cases there should be no recourse to appeals, Pope Francis says
Sep 21, 2017 / 11:26 amThere should be no opportunity for appealing canonical cases of sexual abuse against minors when allegations have been proven by evidence, Pope Francis said in spontaneous comments Thursday.
Pope reiterates Church’s ‘zero tolerance’ on abuse of minors
Sep 21, 2017 / 07:16 amThursday in a written speech Pope Francis reiterated the Catholic Church’s commitment to the protection of minors from sexual abuse, stating that the Church will continue to take a “zero tolerance” stance against offenders.
Vatican official laments lack of fair trade label for commercial fishing
Sep 20, 2017 / 23:03 pmAn upcoming world congress by the Catholic organization Apostleship of the Sea will focus on the plight of fishermen, who frequently face exploitation in carrying out their work, according to one Vatican official.
Pope Francis prays for Mexico during this ‘moment of sorrow’
Sep 20, 2017 / 08:05 amOn Wednesday Pope Francis expressed his closeness to the people of Mexico after they suffered a devastating earthquake Sept. 19, asking for the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe for all those who have died or lost loved ones.
Korea exhibit at Vatican shares history, peace through art
Sep 20, 2017 / 05:04 amAn exhibit at the Vatican this month shows the 230-year history of the Catholic Church on the Korean peninsula, highlighting the faith of its martyrs and promoting a message of peace.
Mother Cabrini's care for immigrants remains relevant, Pope Francis says
Sep 19, 2017 / 10:38 amIn a letter Tuesday to the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Pope Francis reflected on the role of their foundress, St. Frances Cabrini, explaining how her example is a fitting guide for the challenges of migration we face today.
Pope Francis: God’s love is shown in his forgiveness of our sins
Sep 17, 2017 / 08:30 amOn Sunday Pope Francis spoke about the limitless love of God, and how it leads him to forgive us time and time again; something we must strive to do for others, no matter how many times they’ve sinned against us.
Fr Tom thanks the world for their prayers
Sep 16, 2017 / 11:10 amFr. Tom Uzhunnalil, the Salesian missionary released this week after 18 months of captivity, thanked Saturday all those who have prayed and made sacrifices on his behalf, saying he recommits himself to the service of God.