Articles by Hannah Brockhaus
No matter who you are, make Christ your number one, Pope Francis says
Jul 2, 2017 / 04:25 amOn Sunday, Pope Francis said that everyone – lay or religious – must put their relationship with Jesus above all else; and striving to do this, even imperfectly, will help them to be like Christ to the world.
German bishops criticize parliament's approval of gay marriage
Jun 30, 2017 / 11:08 amArchbishop Heiner Koch of Berlin expressed his regret Friday at the German parliament’s vote in favor of legalizing same-sex marriage, saying it had abandoned the fundamental characteristics of marriage.
New US archbishops look forward to serving God in their local Churches
Jun 29, 2017 / 10:49 amNewly-appointed metropolitan archbishops from around the world received the traditional woolen vestment called a pallium during a special Mass with Pope Francis on Thursday.
Pope: To be a disciple, Jesus must be the center of your life
Jun 29, 2017 / 02:01 amOn Thursday, the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Pope Francis said that we can’t just know about our faith, but we must live our faith, with Jesus as the center of our hearts and lives.
Keep your eyes fixed on the cross, Pope urges new cardinals
Jun 28, 2017 / 07:05 amOn Wednesday, Pope Francis created five new cardinals, encouraging them to walk with Jesus, keeping their eyes fixed securely on the cross and on the realities of the world, not becoming distracted by prestige or honor.
Pope Francis: The way of Christ is the way of persecution
Jun 28, 2017 / 02:57 amOn Wednesday Pope Francis said that following Christ means taking a path contrary to that of the world, and being prepared to suffer because of this; though we have hope because of God’s constant presence.
Local priest named fifth bishop of Allentown, Penn.
Jun 27, 2017 / 06:16 amOn Tuesday the Vatican announced Pope Francis' pick of Mons. Alfred A. Schlert to be the next bishop of the Diocese of Allentown in Pennsylvania, himself born and raised in the diocese.
The old still have a lot to offer young people, Pope Francis says
Jun 27, 2017 / 03:43 amOn Tuesday Pope Francis said that the older generation should not stop striving in their spiritual lives, but that God calls them to be spiritual ‘grandparents’ to young people, who can learn from their experiences.
Terrorists desecrate Eucharist, destroy Catholic chapel in the Philippines
Jun 26, 2017 / 23:05 pmLast week, members of a terrorist group destroyed a Catholic chapel, desecrating consecrated hosts and religious icons, during a nine-hour long attack on the town of Malagakit in southern Philippines.
Chinese bishop forcibly removed from diocese still missing
Jun 26, 2017 / 06:03 amOn Monday the Vatican issued a statement on the situation of the Chinese Bishop Peter Shao Zhumin of Wenzhou, who has not been returned since being forcibly removed from his diocese by the Chinese state May 18.
Pope Francis meets Dutch king and queen, returns long-lost stick
Jun 22, 2017 / 06:32 amOn Thursday Pope Francis met with King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, as part of the visit returning to them a long-lost royal stick of a 16th century Dutch king.
Pope Francis sends aid to a troubled South Sudan
Jun 21, 2017 / 10:34 amAfter the Vatican stated last month the postponement of Pope Francis’ proposed trip to South Sudan, they announced Wednesday that the Pope will instead send aid to the people suffering from worsening conditions.
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.