Articles by Hannah Brockhaus
Pope Francis goes to confession
Mar 17, 2017 / 10:48 amAt the end of his annual Lenten penitential service on Friday, Pope Francis was the first to go to the sacrament of confession, afterward hearing the confessions of seven laypeople, three men and four women, in attendance.
Pope Francis and Lebanese president talk Syrian war
Mar 16, 2017 / 10:07 amWith the 6th anniversary of the start of the Syrian war as backdrop this week, Pope Francis met Thursday morning with the President of Lebanon, Michel Aoun.
Rapid City native appointed as next bishop of Cheyenne
Mar 16, 2017 / 08:22 amOn Thursday the Vatican announced that Pope Francis has chosen Fr. Steven Biegler, a native of Rapid City, South Dakota, as the next bishop of the Diocese of Cheyenne, WY.
How to love well according to Pope Francis: it starts with God
Mar 15, 2017 / 05:33 amOn Wednesday Pope Francis warned against the hypocrisy that comes from believing that the ability to genuinely love others is based on our own efforts or goodness, rather than being only and always a gift from God.
How Pope Francis' sincere humanity has shaped his pontificate
Mar 14, 2017 / 15:05 pmRather than a weakness, Pope Francis' humanity – and his acknowledgment of it – has been a source of strength and impact during the four years of his pontificate, said Vatican's press office director.
He's back! Pope Francis returns to Rome grateful for spiritual retreat
Mar 10, 2017 / 05:15 amAfter spending a week in Ariccia with members of the Curia for their annual Lenten spiritual exercises, Pope Francis returned to the Vatican Friday with words of gratitude and his own brief reflection.
She grew up in the art world – now she's leading the Vatican museums
Mar 9, 2017 / 03:02 amBarbara Jatta, the newest director of the Vatican museums, and the first woman to hold the position, said that working with art was a natural path for her to follow – and she can’t imagine a better place to do so.
Former Bank of America exec tapped as next Washington auxiliary
Mar 8, 2017 / 06:13 amOn Wednesday the Vatican announced Pope Francis’ appointment of Fr. Roy Edward Campbell, Jr., a former vice-president for Bank of America, as an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Washington.
St. Louis native 'honored' to be archdiocese's next auxiliary bishop
Mar 7, 2017 / 08:54 amThe Vatican announced Tuesday that Pope Francis has chosen Msgr. Mark S. Rivituso, currently the archdiocese’s Vicar General, to be the next auxiliary bishop of St. Louis under Archbishop Robert J. Carlson.
Do you read the Bible as often as you check your phone? Francis asks
Mar 5, 2017 / 05:22 amOn the first Sunday of Lent, Pope Francis said if we want to fight against the temptation of sin, we must be familiar with the Word of God – treating the Bible more like how we treat our cellphone.
Pope Francis: Education is key to the renewal of sacred music
Mar 4, 2017 / 09:25 amPope Francis said Saturday that while liturgical music has often struggled to live up to the quality and beauty the mystery of the Eucharist requires, we can promote its renewal by investing in a solid musical education for clergy and laity.
Pope Francis is going on retreat – and you can join in
Mar 4, 2017 / 06:35 amAs Pope Francis leaves Sunday to begin his annual Lenten retreat, Fr. Giulio Michelini, the priest leading this year’s spiritual exercises, said he hopes Christians around the world will be inspired to join in.
Pope Francis seeks silence, reflection on annual retreat
Mar 3, 2017 / 09:01 amPope Francis and members of the Roman Curia leave Sunday to begin their annual five-day retreat on the spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius; since 2014, held at the Casa Divin Maestro retreat house.
Pope Francis to Rome's priests: Imitate Saint Peter's faith
Mar 2, 2017 / 11:47 amPope Francis met Thursday with priests of the Diocese of Rome, delivering a lengthy meditation on St. Peter and his example of faith – which, though imperfect, grows and develops throughout his discipleship.
Pope Francis' latest prayer video spotlights Christian persecution
Mar 2, 2017 / 11:47 amIn his prayer video for March, Pope Francis prays for persecuted Christians, asking for the prayers and aid of the whole Church toward those mistreated on the basis of their beliefs.
Pope on Ash Wednesday: Feeling suffocated by sin? Let God save you
Mar 1, 2017 / 09:43 amAt Ash Wednesday Mass, Pope Francis spoke about the bad habits, negativity, and sin present in our lives which cause us to be choked off from the life-giving breath of God – supernatural grace.
Lent isn’t just about penance – it’s also a time of hope, Pope Francis says
Mar 1, 2017 / 05:29 amOn Ash Wednesday, Pope Francis said that while Lent is certainly a time of mortification, it’s also a journey of hope that leads to the joy of Christ’s Resurrection – a journey that requires both daily sacrifice and love.
Walk in another's shoes, Pope encourages in interview
Feb 28, 2017 / 09:29 amIn an interview published Tuesday, Pope Francis spoke about what it means to care for and be present to the people in our communities – whether they are widows, orphans, migrants, or the homeless – and why this is important.
Priest: We need to praise what is good, true in the Muslim faith
Feb 28, 2017 / 06:02 amNot only is there a good deal in common between Muslims and Christians, but Catholics are called to respect and work together with those who practice the Muslim faith in recognition of truth and goodness they do possess, said Islam scholar Fr. Thomas Michel.
Surgeon and father among sainthood causes moving forward
Feb 27, 2017 / 11:03 amPope Francis recognized on Monday the heroic virtue of eight persons on the path to canonization, including an Italian surgeon and father of eight who suffered from several painful diseases throughout his life.