Articles by Hannah Brockhaus
The Catholic Church still cares about Latin
Apr 19, 2017 / 05:01 amExisting in some form since several hundred years before Christ, the Latin language seems like an unlikely subject to still be generating brand new research, especially among young scholars.
Pro-Francis posters go up in Rome, striking a different chord
Apr 18, 2017 / 06:58 amJust two months after Pope Francis faced intense backlash for his reforms when critical posters were plastered around Rome, a new set went up around the city over Easter, this time praising the Pope for his commitment to mercy and inclusion.
Be men and women of life, Pope Francis says Easter Monday
Apr 17, 2017 / 04:30 amOn Easter Monday, Pope Francis stressed that Christ’s resurrection calls each of us to bring the message of Easter – a message of hope and life – to the world.
Pope on Easter: The Resurrection is more than a party – it’s the source of eternal life
Apr 16, 2017 / 04:17 amPope Francis reminded Christians on Easter Sunday that the Resurrection is the cornerstone of our faith – and that even in the face of unexplainable tragedy and suffering in the world, we can declare, “Christ is risen!”
Pope Francis reflects on sin, Christ's mercy at Stations of the Cross
Apr 14, 2017 / 15:53 pmPope Francis presided over the Stations of the Cross at Rome’s Colosseum on Good Friday, asking Christ’s forgiveness for the ways we may have fallen short, and imploring the grace to do better in the future.
Good Friday papal preacher: In a changing world, the cross remains the same
Apr 14, 2017 / 09:57 amEven as sinful people in a society filled with violence and increasing secularism, we have hope because Christ's cross perdures, the papal preacher said at the Vatican's Good Friday Service.
Pope Francis: we find hope in embracing our crosses with love
Apr 12, 2017 / 06:21 amAs the Church this week reflects on Jesus’ crucifixion and death, Pope Francis said that it is the cross that gives us hope, and urged faithful to enter into the mystery of Christ’s death by contemplating the joy that comes from sacrifice.
Bible scholar gives inside look at Vatican's Stations of the Cross
Apr 11, 2017 / 14:33 pmPope Francis chose French biblical scholar, Anne-Marie Pelletier, to write the meditations for this year's annual Good Friday Stations of the Cross at the Colosseum.
Despite deadly attacks, Pope Francis will still go to Egypt
Apr 10, 2017 / 08:50 amThe Vatican confirmed Monday that Pope Francis' trip to Egypt at the end of the month will go on as planned, despite terrorist attacks which killed more than 43 people during Palm Sunday celebrations in the country.
'Pope Francis laundry' service opens for homeless in Rome
Apr 10, 2017 / 03:46 amOn Monday the latest Pope Francis-inspired initiative for the poor opened up in Rome – a new laundromat, with washing, drying and ironing services for those without a home or a fixed living situation.
Bishops seek input from youth ahead of 2018 synod
Apr 8, 2017 / 15:09 pmAn international conference this week in Rome is seeking feedback from young people on the upcoming 2018 Synod of Bishops, as preparations are also underway for the 2019 World Youth Day in Panama.
Pope Francis: Stop using the word 'illegal' as a synonym for 'immigrant'
Apr 7, 2017 / 04:56 amPope Francis said Friday that when it comes to solving the immigration crisis, the media need to stop perpetuating negative stereotypes and start explaining the big picture, shedding light on the causes behind migration.
Catholic Church grows as Americas, Europe trail in priestly vocations
Apr 6, 2017 / 10:20 amAccording to Vatican statistics released Thursday, the Church in the Americas lags behind globally when it comes to the number of seminarians per number of Catholics.
Priest who met three saints named auxiliary bishop of Seattle
Apr 6, 2017 / 06:48 amOn Thursday, the Vatican announced that Pope Francis has chosen Msgr. Daniel H. Mueggenborg, a priest of the Diocese of Tulsa, to be an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Seattle.
Pope Francis challenges young people in April prayer video
Apr 5, 2017 / 12:51 pmYoung people are the subject of Pope Francis’ universal prayer intention for April, and in his prayer video presenting the petition, the pontiff challenges them to “be the protagonists of change.”
Dialogue is essential, Pope Francis tells British Muslim leaders
Apr 5, 2017 / 10:56 amPope Francis met Wednesday with a delegation of Muslim leaders from Great Britain along with Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster to promote dialogue and collaboration following the deadly attack in London last month.
Pope Francis condemns deadly attacks in Syria, Russia
Apr 5, 2017 / 04:47 amOn Wednesday, Pope Francis expressed his horror at a chemical weapon attack in the province of Idlib, Syria the previous day, also expressing his sorrow for the victims of an attack April 3 in St. Petersburg, Russia.
For Francis, human development is about 'integrating body and soul'
Apr 4, 2017 / 10:41 amOn Tuesday Pope Francis spoke about what an ‘integral human development’ looks like, saying that development must include the whole person, both physically and spiritually.
Pope Francis creates path for SSPX priests to celebrate marriages validly
Apr 4, 2017 / 04:53 amOn Tuesday Pope Francis approved a way for priests of the Society of St. Pius X to witness marriages validly, which had not been the case previously because they lacked the faculties to do so.
Even in tragedy, God’s love remains, Pope tells earthquake victims
Apr 2, 2017 / 08:41 amSunday Pope Francis encouraged people from earthquake-damaged communities to continue the process of rebuilding with courage and strength, never losing hope in God’s steadfast love.