Articles by Hannah Brockhaus
‘Support to the end’: Religious sister brings palliative care to unborn babies in Ukraine
Mar 10, 2025 / 16:30 pmSister Giustina Olha Holubets, SSMI, founded the nonprofit organization “Perinatal Hospice - Imprint of Life” in Lviv, Ukraine, which she currently leads.
Vatican expresses solidarity with Muslims during Ramadan fast
Mar 7, 2025 / 12:15 pm“Our world is thirsting for fraternity and genuine dialogue,” a March 7 message from the Vatican’s Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue said.
Vatican to hold Lent retreat in ‘spiritual communion’ with sick Pope Francis
Mar 4, 2025 / 09:00 amThe theme of the retreat, which will take place from the evening of March 9 through the morning of March 14, is “The Hope of Eternal Life,” the Vatican announced Tuesday.
Vatican gives pro-life award to sister running perinatal hospice in Ukraine
Mar 3, 2025 / 12:50 pmLife is always precious, said Sister Giustina Olha Holubets, SSMI, during a March 3 press conference at the Vatican, “even if it is very, very small, and even if it is very short.”
Pope Francis warns of ‘planetary crisis’ in message to Vatican’s Academy for Life
Mar 3, 2025 / 11:50 amThe Pontifical Academy for Life is holding a meeting of scientists, theologians, and historians March 3-4 at the Augustinianum Conference Center near the Vatican.
Pope Francis ventilated after ‘sudden worsening’ of respiratory condition
Feb 28, 2025 / 14:58 pmAccording to a Feb. 28 medical bulletin from the Holy See, Pope Francis experienced in the early afternoon “an isolated crisis of bronchospasm.”
Vatican advises against publishing names of accused without ‘legitimate’ reason
Feb 28, 2025 / 12:50 pmIt is a common practice of dioceses or independent abuse commissions to publish reports of credible accusations of sexual abuse listing the names of the accused.
Pope Francis creates fundraising commission to solicit Vatican donations
Feb 26, 2025 / 12:35 pmThe commission comes as the Vatican City State and the Roman Curia continue to face budgetary and funding challenges.
Pope Francis continues to be in serious but stable condition, Vatican says
Feb 25, 2025 / 15:50 pmPope Francis continues to be in a serious but stable condition as he concludes his 12th day in Rome's Gemelli Hospital, the Vatican said Tuesday evening.
Pope Francis fills No. 2 position at Governorate of Vatican City State
Feb 25, 2025 / 12:45 pmThe Vatican announced on Tuesday that Francis had appointed Archbishop Emilio Nappa and layman Giuseppe Puglisi-Alibrandi to serve as joint secretaries-general.
This is Pope Francis’ message for Lent 2025
Feb 25, 2025 / 10:55 amIn his message for Lent 2025, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of living one’s life as a constant journey of conversion, choosing to walk in peace and hope.
Jubilee pilgrims, Rome’s Catholics pray for Pope Francis
Feb 21, 2025 / 11:20 amPilgrims from around the world continue to travel to Rome for the 2025 Jubilee Year, and though they won’t catch a glimpse of the pontiff, he is close to their hearts.
Doctors say Pope Francis shows ‘slight improvement’ while in hospital
Feb 19, 2025 / 14:20 pmAccording to the Feb. 19 communication, medical staff found the pope’s blood tests to show less inflammatory markers. They said his clinical condition is “stationary.”
Students use ‘hands, head, and heart’ to learn dying trades at Vatican art school
Feb 19, 2025 / 11:20 amThe “School of Arts and Crafts” of the Fabbrica di San Pietro is offering a free, six-month training course with a concentration in one of five traditional crafts.
Synod on Synodality study groups discuss progress at Vatican meeting
Feb 18, 2025 / 11:55 amFormed in 2024 at Pope Francis’ request, the study groups are intended to deepen the theological, pastoral, and canonical reflections on 10 themes.
At Vatican evening event, historic St. Peter’s bell ‘speaks’ through new sound installation
Feb 17, 2025 / 10:30 amThe work by American artist Bill Fontana transforms the resonances of the 9-ton bell into an immersive acoustic experience.
UPDATE: Pope Francis hospitalized at Gemelli for bronchitis
Feb 14, 2025 / 06:05 amThe 88-year-old pope was hospitalized in the late morning on Feb. 14 following meetings with a number of people, including the prime minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico.
Vatican to project Chinese artist’s portraits of inmates on prison exterior
Feb 12, 2025 / 14:20 pmThe 64-year-old Yan Pei-Ming is a contemporary artist who has been living in France since 1981 and is known for his “epic-sized” portraits of public figures.
Pope Francis to U.S. bishops amid mass deportations: Dignity of migrants comes first
Feb 11, 2025 / 09:35 amPope Francis addressed the bishops of the United States on Tuesday about the country’s ongoing mass deportation of immigrants.
St. Teresa of Calcutta added to Church calendar as optional memorial
Feb 11, 2025 / 09:05 amThe decree issued Feb. 11 by the Vatican noted the influence of St. Teresa’s spirituality around the world.