Hannah Brockhaus

Hannah Brockhaus

Hannah Brockhaus is Catholic News Agency’s senior Vatican correspondent. After growing up in Omaha, Nebraska, she earned a degree in English from Truman State University in Missouri. In 2016, she moved to Rome, Italy, where in her spare time she enjoys reading and going on adventures with her husband and son.

Articles by Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis to write papal document on theme of children

Feb 3, 2025 / 12:20 pm

The summit includes panels on the child’s right to resources, to education, to food and health care, to family, to free time, and to live free from violence.

Pope Francis, international leaders discuss children’s rights at Vatican

Feb 3, 2025 / 09:13 am

Pope Francis and leaders from around the world are meeting at the Vatican this week to discuss the rights of children — including the unborn.

Broglio defends U.S. bishops against ‘false’ immigration criticisms

Jan 31, 2025 / 11:10 am

Broglio told TV2000 on Jan. 29 that criticism the bishops have received are “false” and “have strongly affected us because they are not true.”

At Vatican marriage tribunal, Pope Francis extols ‘gift of indissolubility’ of marriage

Jan 31, 2025 / 09:15 am

The pontiff addressed the topic of marriage’s indissolubility, or permanence, in a meeting with members of the Roman Rota, one of three courts of the Holy See, on Jan. 31.

Word of God Sunday: Scripture expert explains why the Bible is ‘modern,’ how to preach well

Jan 26, 2025 / 08:35 am

On Jan. 26, the Catholic Church commemorates the Sunday of the Word of God, established by Pope Francis in 2019.

Russia acknowledges Vatican role in prisoner exchange with Ukraine

Jan 24, 2025 / 13:35 pm

In a Jan. 23 press conference, the Russian Foreign Ministry’s press director, Maria Zakharova, praised Pope Francis’ position on the Russia-Ukraine War.

Pope Francis tells journalists to build communion, ‘give reasons for hope’

Jan 24, 2025 / 09:15 am

“I dream of a communication that does not peddle illusions or fears but is able to give reasons for hope,” the pope said.

Pope Francis taps travel agent Cardinal Koovakad to lead Interreligious Dialogue dicastery

Jan 24, 2025 / 07:10 am

The 51-year-old Koovakad, originally from the southern Indian state of Kerala, was elevated to the College of Cardinals by Pope Francis in December 2024.

Pope Francis approves transfer of Chinese bishop to Diocese of Fuzhou

Jan 23, 2025 / 08:45 am

The Vatican said the bishop’s candidacy was approved by Pope Francis on Jan. 15 under the terms of the “Provisional Agreement.”

Christian survivor of terrorism: ‘Pray for Boko Haram’

Jan 22, 2025 / 09:20 am

A Nigerian woman whose husband was killed by Boko Haram in 2014 has asked for prayers for persecuted Christians and for the terrorist group. 

Cardinal Schönborn retires as Vienna archbishop on 80th birthday

Jan 22, 2025 / 07:04 am

Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, a Dominican theologian who helped write the Catechism of the Catholic Church, led the Vienna Archdiocese for nearly 30 years.

Pope Francis appoints Austin, Texas, Bishop Joe Vásquez as archbishop of Galveston-Houston

Jan 20, 2025 / 08:00 am

Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, who was made a cardinal in 2007 and who led the U.S. bishops’ conference as president from 2016–2019, turned 75 in May 2024.

Vatican: Pope Francis suffers bruised arm from fall

Jan 16, 2025 / 08:30 am

Pope Francis’ arm, tied up in a white sling, was visible in photos taken on the morning of Jan. 16 in the apostolic palace during his scheduled audiences.

Pope Francis to give monthly bonus to Vatican City employees with 3 or more children

Jan 16, 2025 / 05:00 am

At Pope Francis’ personal initiative, Vatican City employees with three or more children will receive a monthly 300-euro bonus and new fathers will get extended paid leave.

Nigeria tops report for number of Christians killed, kidnapped in 2024

Jan 15, 2025 / 11:20 am

The World Watch List, released Jan. 15, found that 3,100 Christians were killed and 2,830 Christians were kidnapped in Nigeria in 2024.

‘He was a builder’: Cardinal George Pell remembered by biographer 2 years after death

Jan 10, 2025 / 14:20 pm

“He had a reformist mindset... Pell would look around and think, well, what is to be done? What can we do?” Tess Livingstone told CNA in an interview.

Pope Francis tells pediatric cancer patients they are ‘witnesses of hope’

Jan 10, 2025 / 12:35 pm

Pope Francis told a group of children receiving treatment for cancer in Poland they are “witnesses of hope” to those around them.

Pope accepts resignation of bishop investigated for ordinations with pre-Vatican II rite

Jan 7, 2025 / 11:30 am

French Bishop Dominique Rey said he was recently informed by the nuncio, the pope’s ambassador in France, that Pope Francis wanted him to submit his resignation.

Pope’s preacher speaks on his humanity, return to faith, and being a Bible ‘expert’

Jan 7, 2025 / 10:30 am

Father Roberto Pasolini, recently appointed as preacher of the Papal Household, opens up about his journey from teenage faith struggles to becoming a Scripture scholar.

Pope Francis on Epiphany: The star of the Magi symbolizes the love of God

Jan 6, 2025 / 12:05 pm

“The star,” Pope Francis said, “speaks to us of that unique light that can show to all people the way to salvation and happiness, namely that of love.”