Articles by Hannah Brockhaus
Vatican abuse prevention event 'extremely important' for Church
Mar 23, 2017 / 13:22 pmOn Thursday a Vatican event on the prevention of child abuse narrowed in on the importance of education in schools and parishes in the safeguarding of children – not only for teachers, but for parents and children – and on the Church's role.
Dublin prepares for 2018 World Meeting of Families
Mar 22, 2017 / 23:08 pmJust a little more than a year away, the Archdiocese of Dublin released a video Wednesday inviting families from around the world to come together in Ireland for the World Meeting of Families in August 2018.
Pope Francis: This Lent, seek the only ‘well’ that satisfies – Christ
Mar 19, 2017 / 05:47 amOn Sunday Pope Francis said that Lent is the perfect time to remind ourselves of the life-giving water we received at our Baptism, turning away from things of the world, which ultimately leave us unsatisfied.
Pope Francis to visit Egypt April 28-29
Mar 18, 2017 / 05:11 amIn what will be his first international trip of the year, Pope Francis will be traveling to Cairo, Egypt, April 28-29, showing that interfaith dialogue is a priority.
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.