Articles by Hannah Brockhaus
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.
Catholic youth have something to say – and the Church is listening
Sep 16, 2017 / 02:02 amAs preparations continue for next year's Synod of Bishops on young people, the Vatican hosted young adults and global experts for a seminar in Rome aimed at listening to the experiences of youth from around the world.
Pope Francis: When it comes to evangelization, don't be stuck in your ways
Sep 14, 2017 / 11:00 amPope Francis met with new bishops at the end of their training course at the Vatican, reminding them to be both humble in their work and open to better ways of evangelizing other than just “the way it's always been.”
Pope appoints new under-secretaries to CDF and Congregation for Clergy
Sep 14, 2017 / 08:00 amOn Thursday, the Vatican announced Pope Francis' appointment of Fr. Matteo Visioli as the new under-secretary of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, following the appointment on Tuesday of Fr. Andrea Ripa as under-secretary of the Congregation for Clergy.
Pope Francis: United Nations must help in Venezuela crisis
Sep 11, 2017 / 06:46 amAboard his overnight flight from Colombia to Rome Sunday, Pope Francis touched on the dire political and human rights crisis that continues to unfold in Venezuela, stating that the U.N. needs to be involved in reaching a solution.
Pope hopes Trump will 'rethink' DACA decision on pro-life grounds
Sep 11, 2017 / 06:00 amDuring a press conference Sunday aboard the papal plane from Colombia to Rome, Pope Francis said that though he is not familiar with how the decision to end DACA was made, he hopes it will be reconsidered as part of a pro-life ethic which defends the unity of families.
Be humble in serving your brothers and sisters in need, Pope says in Colombia
Sep 10, 2017 / 10:00 amIn his Angelus address Sunday, Pope Francis said the story of Our Lady of Chiquinquirá, the patroness of Colombia, provides an example of the humility with which all Christians should serve each other.
The suffering of children wounds the heart, Pope Francis says
Sep 9, 2017 / 13:20 pmIn a visit to a children’s home in Colombia, Pope Francis said Saturday that we can never accept the mistreatment or suffering of children, who are Jesus’ favorites, and need our protection for a hope-filled future.
Pope Francis in Colombia: True freedom is found in courageous discipleship
Sep 9, 2017 / 09:38 amOn Saturday, Pope Francis said that true freedom is found in letting go of the superficial things we cling to for security, embracing instead a discipleship which has the courage to follow Jesus in living in the fullness of the law.
Cardinal Velasio De Paolis, canon law scholar, dies at age 81
Sep 9, 2017 / 08:17 amThe Vatican announced Saturday that Cardinal Velasio De Paolis, C.S., prefect emeritus of the Prefecture for the Economic Affairs of the Holy See and a distinguished professor and scholar of canon law, has died in Rome.