Articles by Hannah Brockhaus
Muslims who interpret Quran peacefully 'find a strong ally' in the Church
Aug 12, 2016 / 05:01 amA Vatican bishop spoke out last week stressing that while few Muslims are terrorists, there are passages in the Quran advocating violence that can’t be ignored, and must be clarified from within the Muslim community.
Pope Francis invites 21 Syrian refugees to lunch
Aug 11, 2016 / 08:58 amOn Thursday Pope Francis invited 21 Syrian refugees to join him for lunch at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta, exchanging gifts, toys and drawings with the children.
For Pope Francis, when we receive Christ's mercy we must share it
Aug 10, 2016 / 11:11 amEach of us must respond to the gift of mercy in our hearts by getting up and putting mercy into action, Pope Francis said Wednesday during his General Audience address.
Pope offers message of prayer amid violent storms in Mexico
Aug 9, 2016 / 12:03 pmAfter Tropical Storm Javier and Hurricane Earl ravaged parts of Mexico over the weekend, Pope Francis offered his prayers and closeness to all those affected by the storms.
Practicing forgiveness is our 'direct route' to heaven, Pope says
Aug 4, 2016 / 10:22 amThe path to heaven is through forgiveness and pardon of those who have offended us, just as we have received salvation through the love and forgiveness of the Father, Pope Francis said today in Assisi.
Young woman recalls deep pain, joy of immigrating to America
Jul 30, 2013 / 03:03 amA young woman who immigrated to the U.S. with her family from Guadalajara, Mexico, recalls the 11 years of paperwork granting them status in the country as a “huge, painful, interesting process.”
Past World Youth Day attendees recall finding vocations
Jul 21, 2013 / 15:30 pmAs huge crowds of youth flock to Rio de Janeiro for World Youth Day 2013, some participants from past years are currently living out vocations discovered at the global youth events.
Denver rally draws hundreds in support of religious freedom
Jun 27, 2013 / 03:15 amHundreds of people in the Archdiocese of Denver attended a prayer rally for religious freedom on June 22, standing up for the right to serve God in their public and private lives.
Church-turned-abortion clinic now a pro-life haven
Jun 13, 2013 / 03:03 amAn encounter with a pro-life center that had previously served as both a house of worship and an abortion clinic at different times in its history has left a lasting impression on one pro-life leader.
Mom contrasts rush to save baby twins with Gosnell murders
Jun 8, 2013 / 05:03 amWhen her twin girls were born suddenly at only 26 weeks, Anne Ponton said doctors and nurses in her home town of Irving, Texas fought diligently for her babies' survival.