Articles by Hannah Brockhaus
In book foreword, Pope Francis calls corruption a 'cancer'
Jun 15, 2017 / 10:02 amPope Francis, in a foreword to a work by Cardinal Peter Turkson, has said corruption infects the world like a cancer, and the Church must combat it by working together with society, infusing it with mercy.
Vatican group meets to discuss situation of migrants around the world
Jun 14, 2017 / 23:30 pmThe Vatican section on Migrants and Refugees met this week with Church leaders from around the world to hear about the challenges of migration faced in different parts of the world and to work on the Church’s contribution to a UN global compact on the topic.
In latest meetings, cardinal advisors continue forward with reform
Jun 14, 2017 / 05:31 amPope Francis and the Council of Cardinals held their 20th round of meetings in Rome this week, continuing their work on reform of the Roman Curia, including their discussion of ways the Curia can better serve local churches.
We don't earn God's love - it's freely given, Pope Francis says
Jun 14, 2017 / 02:47 amOn Wednesday, Pope Francis said that God’s love isn’t something we earn or deserve by our good works, but that it is free and unconditional – no matter what.
Carl Anderson among appointments to Pontifical Academy for Life
Jun 13, 2017 / 13:08 pmOn Tuesday the Vatican announced that Carl A. Anderson, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, has been appointed by Pope Francis as a member of the Pontifical Academy for Life.
Kentucky native appointed Archbishop of Indianapolis
Jun 13, 2017 / 11:01 amThe Vatican announced Tuesday Pope Francis' transfer of Bishop Charles Thompson from the Evansville diocese to the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.
For first World Day of the Poor, Francis encourages personal encounter
Jun 13, 2017 / 03:35 amIn his message for the first World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis said that the suffering and broken bodies of the poor are where we encounter the body of Christ – and to know Christ we must know the poor.
Pope Francis demands obedience from priests of Nigerian diocese
Jun 12, 2017 / 09:55 amPope Francis met on Thursday with a delegation from a Nigerian diocese which for the last four and a half years has refused to recognize the bishop who was appointed as its shepherd.
This priest and three companions were killed for the faith in Iraq
Jun 9, 2017 / 02:04 amWhen Fr. Ragheed Aziz Ganni was confronted by armed men after celebrating the Eucharist at his Chaldean Catholic parish in Mosul, they asked him why he was still there and why he hadn't closed the church as they had demanded.
Pope: Don't be afraid to call on the Father – he won't abandon you
Jun 7, 2017 / 03:43 amOn Wednesday Pope Francis said that one of the greatest mysteries of the Christian faith is that we have a God we are taught to call ‘Father’ – a father who never leaves us and who we can call on in prayer at any moment.
Imams, religious leaders voice 'utter disgust' after London attack
Jun 6, 2017 / 04:30 amMore than 130 imams and religious leaders throughout the UK have joined voices in strongly condemning recent terrorist attacks in London and Manchester, calling the acts “cold-blooded murders.”
The gifts of the Holy Spirit are for everyone, Pope Francis says
Jun 4, 2017 / 10:04 amOn Saturday, during a prayer vigil with the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, Pope Francis said that the grace of the Holy Spirit is for everyone.
Pope on Pentecost: Division isn’t from the Holy Spirit
Jun 4, 2017 / 04:54 amOn Pentecost Sunday, Pope Francis said that division doesn’t come from the Holy Spirit, who forms the universal Church with both unity and diversity – and we must pray to resist the temptation to encourage division.
Humanity urgently needs the Gospel, Pope says for World Mission Day 2017
Jun 4, 2017 / 03:20 amIn his message for World Mission Day, Pope Francis said that the Church needs to spread the Gospel, caring for the spiritual wounds of people who desperately need the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Francis declares future month of prayer for missionary work
Jun 3, 2017 / 10:23 amOn Saturday Pope Francis announced a future extraordinary month of reflection and prayer for the missionary work of the Church.
Pope hears testimonies of earthquake children, asks them to trust in Jesus
Jun 3, 2017 / 08:06 amOn Saturday, Pope Francis met with 400 children from towns hit by earthquakes in central Italy, telling them that during times of tragedy and natural disasters, we must deepen our trust in the Lord, who helps us.
Rome conference to address safeguarding children online
May 31, 2017 / 10:05 amAn international congress in Rome this autumn will bring together experts to focus on the problem of online sexual abuse of minors and how to better safeguard children on the internet.
Pope: A good Christian spreads hope – not bitterness
May 31, 2017 / 04:54 amOn Wednesday Pope Francis said the Holy Spirit has the power to fill us with the hope of Christ, in turn making us Christians vessels that bring hope to others, rather than bitterness or desperation.
In Rome, Catholic Charismatic Renewal to celebrate 50 years
May 30, 2017 / 13:09 pmSome 30,000 followers of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal will be in Rome this week to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the movement with meetings and Mass, culminating in a prayer vigil led by Pope Francis in the Circus Maximus.
Here's what Pope Francis and Justin Trudeau talked about
May 29, 2017 / 09:40 amPope Francis met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a private audience which focused on religious freedom as well as reconciliation with native people of Canada.