Articles by Hannah Brockhaus
Knights of Columbus to cover Rupnik art in DC and Connecticut
Jul 11, 2024 / 12:00 pmThe 2.1-million member lay Catholic men’s group said July 11 it would use fabric to cover the floor-to-ceiling mosaics in the two chapels.
Vatican reveals details about 1974 ruling on alleged ‘Lady of All Nations’ apparition
Jul 11, 2024 / 11:40 amThe DDF said that in 1974 the doctrinal office voted unanimously that the visions were not supernatural and would not be further investigated.
These are the members of the Synod on Synodality study groups
Jul 9, 2024 / 14:35 pmThe Instrumentum Laboris, the guiding document for the October 2024 assembly, makes reference to these study groups throughout.
Pope Francis spotted visiting Rome optometrist
Jul 9, 2024 / 13:56 pmThe pope went to the eyewear store to change out the lenses of his glasses after having difficulty reading his homily at a Mass over the weekend.
‘Always smiling’: Chiara Corbella’s father remembers her joy, faith
Jul 9, 2024 / 06:00 amRoberto Corbella spoke recently to CNA about his daughter, Chiara, known for her joy and simple faith.
New Instrumentum Laboris focuses on how to implement goals of Synod on Synodality
Jul 9, 2024 / 06:00 am“Without tangible changes, the vision of a synodal Church will not be credible,” the Instrumentum Laboris, or “working tool,” says.
Pope Francis names young bishop to lead Agaña Archdiocese in Guam after difficult years
Jul 8, 2024 / 11:33 amThe July 6 move may mark the beginning of a more stable period for the Church on the U.S. island territory.
‘God is hidden in human misery’: Pope Francis highlights dignity of migrants, prisoners
Jul 7, 2024 / 10:41 amPope Francis on Sunday highlighted the plight of migrants and prisoners during a Mass in Trieste, Italy, for the closing of the 50th Social Week of Catholics.
Pope Francis: In politics, Catholics cannot live a ‘private faith’
Jul 7, 2024 / 08:06 amPope Francis defended democracy and criticized political polarization while urging Catholics to share their faith in the public square during a visit to Trieste, Italy.
Vatican to publish Instrumentum Laboris for October’s Synod on Synodality meeting
Jul 3, 2024 / 10:55 amThe Instrumentum Laboris, or “working tool” for the upcoming 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, will be presented July 9.
Cardinals approve canonization of Carlo Acutis, date to be decided
Jul 1, 2024 / 12:10 pmPope Francis said July 1 that the date for the canonization Mass of the computer-coding teenager will be announced at a later time, the Vatican said.
Cardinal Becciu’s actions key question in ex-auditor’s wrongful termination appeal
Jul 1, 2024 / 11:15 amFormer Vatican auditor Libero Milone claimed he and former deputy Ferruccio Panicco were “threatened and expelled for doing our jobs.”
Pope Francis to canonize ‘Martyrs of Damascus,’ three others on Oct. 20
Jul 1, 2024 / 08:50 amThe pope declared the date of the canonization after the College of Cardinals voted to approve the canonizations of 15 people in a consistory on July 1.
EU bishop: Elections show citizens concerned about Ukraine war
Jun 25, 2024 / 15:15 pmThe bishop also spoke about the importance of pushing the new EU commission and parliament to reinforce diplomatic action toward peace.
‘Summer Christmas’: Why does the Church celebrate the birthday of St. John the Baptist?
Jun 24, 2024 / 04:00 amBecause it falls exactly six months before the solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord, St. John’s birthday is sometimes known as “summer Christmas.”
PHOTOS: Thousands take part in Italy’s pro-life march
Jun 22, 2024 / 16:35 pm“There is no compromise on human life!” Pope Francis said in a message sent to organizers ahead of the march.
Pope Francis names Chinese bishop who attended Synod to Archdiocese of Hangzhou
Jun 22, 2024 / 10:00 amThe new archbishop was one of two bishops from mainland China to participate in the October 2023 session of the Synod on Synodality in Rome.
Diocese of Rome closes first step toward sainthood for young wife and mother
Jun 21, 2024 / 14:25 pmChiara Corbella Petrillo shows us that “holiness is possible and it is the only path that makes us happy,” Bishop Baldassare Reina said.
Pope Francis tells faithful: Learn some of the Psalms by heart
Jun 19, 2024 / 11:45 am“It is necessary to make the Psalms our prayer,” the pope said at his general audience in an overcast but hot and muggy St. Peter’s Square on June 19.
Vatican library to award NFTs to donors in ‘experimental project’
Jun 17, 2024 / 11:00 amFor the time being, the project, considered “experimental,” only applies to Italian donors to the Vatican Apostolic Library.