Articles by Hannah Brockhaus
Cardinal Zen: Traditional Latin Mass should continue, though some critics hope it will 'disappear'
Aug 10, 2021 / 06:59 amCardinal Zen said he suspects the ideas behind Traditionis custodes may not have originated with Pope Francis but with “the people around him, especially [in] the Secretariat of State.”
Rwandan man suspected of killing French Catholic priest reportedly met Pope Francis in 2016
Aug 9, 2021 / 10:30 amFrench Catholic media said the meeting took place during the Jubilee of Mercy.
Report: Envelope with three bullets addressed to Pope Francis intercepted
Aug 9, 2021 / 07:00 amThe letter was addressed to ‘The Pope, Vatican City, St. Peter’s Square in Rome.’
Vatican announces launch of Catholic ‘global compact’ on the family
Aug 6, 2021 / 08:10 amThe project is part of the Amoris Laetitia Family Year.
Pope Francis to Medjugorje youth festival: Christ frees us ‘from the seduction of idols’
Aug 2, 2021 / 08:10 am“Have the courage to live your youth by entrusting yourselves to the Lord and setting out on a journey with him,” Pope Francis said in a message to the 32nd Medjugorje Youth Festival.
Pope Francis thanks South Korea’s bishops for $1M COVID-19 vaccine donation
Jul 30, 2021 / 12:00 pmThe pope praised the ‘gesture of Christian charity, which really touched me.’
UPDATE: Surgeon provides details on Cardinal Sarah's robot-assisted surgery
Jul 29, 2021 / 05:10 amThe 76-year-old cardinal's urological surgery was performed with the help of the da Vinci robot.
Vatican says 5th Catholic bishop consecrated under China agreement
Jul 28, 2021 / 12:00 pmBishop Li was ordained July 28, after being appointed by Pope Francis in January.
Cardinal Becciu present at first day of Vatican finance trial
Jul 27, 2021 / 11:15 amBecciu is one of 10 defendants in the Vatican’s largest trial for financial crimes in modern times.
The Vatican finance trial begins today. Here’s what you need to know
Jul 27, 2021 / 01:55 amThe first hearing will be the arraignment.
Pope Francis: With our small offering, Jesus can do great things
Jul 25, 2021 / 05:10 am“It would be good to ask ourselves every day: ‘What do I bring to Jesus today?’” Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis on Grandparents’ Day: Elderly are not ‘leftovers from life’
Jul 25, 2021 / 03:30 am“I worry when I see a society full of people in constant motion, too caught up in their own affairs to have time for a glance, a greeting or a hug,” Pope Francis said Sunday.
Vatican increasing ‘liquid’ assets as it faces financial impact of pandemic, economic officials say
Jul 24, 2021 / 09:40 amThe Vatican's balance sheet showed a deficit of $78 million in 2020.
Traditionis custodes: Cardinal Zen reacts to restrictions on Traditional Latin Masses
Jul 21, 2021 / 12:00 pmThe former bishop of Hong Kong said the move was a “blow.”
Only the fully vaccinated can meet Pope Francis in Slovakia, says health minister
Jul 21, 2021 / 05:00 amThe pope will visit four cities in Slovakia on Sept. 12-15.
Request for opening of beatification cause of Neocatechumenal Way co-founder Carmen Hernández
Jul 20, 2021 / 04:40 amCarmen Hernández, who died in 2016, co-founded the Neocatechumenal Way with Kiko Argüello in 1964.
Pope Francis to visit Slovakia during important anniversary year for Ruthenian Catholics
Jul 19, 2021 / 12:15 pmWhen Pope Francis travels to Slovakia in September, one of his stops will be Prešov. Located in the east, the city was part of the Kingdom of Hungary until the mid-20th century, and is home to many of the country’s more than 200,000 Ruthenian Byzantine Catholics.
Vatican abuse trial: Prosecution requests jail time for defendants
Jul 16, 2021 / 12:00 pmThe tribunal listened to lawyers’ closing arguments.
Pope Francis returns to Vatican after colon surgery
Jul 14, 2021 / 04:30 amAfter leaving hospital, Pope Francis stopped to pray at the Basilica of St. Mary Major.
Franciscan order elects 121st successor of St. Francis of Assisi
Jul 13, 2021 / 13:00 pmFr. Massimo Fusarelli takes over from U.S. Franciscan Fr. Michael Perry.