Articles by Hannah Brockhaus
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.
Holy Cross priest tapped as bishop of Pensacola-Tallahassee diocese
May 29, 2017 / 04:56 amOn Monday the Vatican announced Pope Francis’ appointment of Fr. William “Bill” A. Wack to be the next bishop of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, Florida.
To meet God we need silence, Cardinal Sarah says
May 25, 2017 / 11:01 amAt a presentation for his new book on Wednesday, Cardinal Robert Sarah said that not only does the Church need silence, but the act of being in silence and of listening to God is efficient, in its own way.
Pope Francis: Even in the darkest moments, Jesus walks with us
May 24, 2017 / 07:39 amOn Wednesday Pope Francis said that no matter what trials we might face, we have hope because Jesus is always by our side, just like he was for the disciples on the road to Emmaus.
Pope Francis, Trump hold landmark first meeting (Updated)
May 24, 2017 / 01:48 amAfter months of anticipation, Pope Francis and U.S. President Donald Trump finally met at the Vatican Wednesday in a friendly encounter which included an emphasis on protection of life and freedom of conscience.
Manchester bishop: There is 'no justification' for horrific attack (Updated)
May 23, 2017 / 03:16 amAfter what has been deemed a terrorist attack killed 22 people – mostly youth – at a theater in Manchester Monday night, local Bishop John Arnold condemned the act, saying there is no justification for such violence.
Rome hosts annual March for Life
May 20, 2017 / 10:15 amHeld this year on May 20, Rome’s seventh annual March for Life was a chance for pro-life advocates of any faith to share their convictions about the sanctity of life and how it is founded in a love of life and family.
Pope's historic meeting with Huntington's patients offered ray of hope
May 19, 2017 / 14:24 pmPope Francis’ gathering this week with a group of Huntington’s disease patients was a major inspiration for those seeking to increase awareness and research about the condition.
Pope Francis to Huntington's patients: You deserve respect and love
May 18, 2017 / 07:22 amPope Francis on Thursday offered a message of hope and love to patients with Huntington’s disease, a rare and incurable genetic brain disorder that causes intense suffering.
Menorah exhibit in Rome underlines positive Catholic-Jewish relations
May 18, 2017 / 02:04 amAt the center of the first joint exhibit between the Vatican Museums and the Jewish museum in Rome is the Magdala Stone, a large decorated stone block from a first century Galilean synagogue which has shed light on synagogue worship before the destruction of the Second Temple.
Pope urges Macron to strengthen France’s Christian roots
May 16, 2017 / 06:52 amTuesday Pope Francis sent a telegram to the new President of France, Emmanuel Macron, offering his prayers and wishes that in his new role, he will support the rich moral and spiritual traditions of the country, including that of Christianity.
Pope Francis: Fatima reminds us to care for the faith of children
May 14, 2017 / 05:07 amOn Sunday Pope Francis reflected on the May 13 canonization of the child visionaries St. Francisco and Jacinta Marto, saying that their faithfulness, despite their young age, reminds us to pay special attention to children in the ministry of the Church.
Like the Fatima children, offer your lives to God, Pope urges
May 13, 2017 / 04:23 amOn Saturday, Pope Francis told those gathered at Fatima, in particular the sick and suffering, to follow the example of the newly canonized saints Francisco and Jacinta, offering their lives – both the joy and suffering – as a gift for God.
Francisco and Jacinta have officially been declared saints!
May 13, 2017 / 02:28 amPope Francis on Saturday officially declared Francisco and Jacinta Marto saints of the Catholic Church in front of hundreds of thousands of pilgrims at Fatima, Portugal – teaching us that even young children can become saints.
Mary points to Christ's mercy, Pope Francis tells Fatima pilgrims
May 12, 2017 / 13:47 pmPope Francis asked pilgrims in Fatima on Friday evening to think about the qualities the Virgin Mary possesses, being careful not to make her into something she is not – especially elevating her mercifulness above that of her Son.