Articles by Hannah Brockhaus
Pope Leo XIV urges Eastern Catholics not to abandon war-torn lands
May 14, 2025 / 11:29 am“I thank God for those Christians — Eastern and Latin alike — who, above all in the Middle East, persevere and remain in their homelands,” Leo said May 14.
Synod leaders pledge obedience to Pope Leo XIV
May 13, 2025 / 11:43 amAs prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, the now-Pope Leo XIV participated in both sessions of the assembly of the Synod on Synodality in October 2023 and October 2024.
Pope Leo XIV to media: Thank you ‘for your service to the truth’
May 12, 2025 / 09:22 amIn his first address to international media on Monday, Pope Leo XIV thanked journalists for their service to the truth and for communicating peace in difficult times.
U.S. cardinals praise Pope Leo XIV’s missionary heart, international experience
May 9, 2025 / 14:19 pmThe United States cardinals who were part of the conclave that on Thursday elected Pope Leo XIV spoke to the media at a press conference Friday.
Pope Leo XIV to pray Regina Caeli, greet journalists in first engagements after election
May 9, 2025 / 04:57 amJust hours after being elected the Catholic Church’s 267th pontiff, Pope Leo XIV has three appointments on his agenda.
Pope Leo XIV’s first words to the world: ‘Peace be with you all’
May 8, 2025 / 15:32 pmThe 69-year-old new pope, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, was elected the first pope from the United States on Thursday.
White or black: How the conclave smoke gets made
May 8, 2025 / 10:20 amWhere does the smoke come from and how are the two colors — black and white — produced?
Meet the 5 cardinal electors with the most conclave experience
May 7, 2025 / 16:29 pmFour electors — Cardinals Peter Turkson, Philippe Barbarin, Péter Erdő, and Josip Bozanić — became members of the College of Cardinals in 2003.
‘Extra omnes:’ Cardinals closed in conclave begin the election of the new pope
May 7, 2025 / 11:55 amInside the Sistine Chapel, each cardinal elector stood before his assigned seat, facing the Book of the Gospels, placed on a lectern in the center of the room.
9 memorable quotes from the Novendiales Masses for Pope Francis
May 6, 2025 / 15:11 pmCardinals reflected on the service and legacy of Pope Francis’ pontificate, highlighting his strong work ethic and focus on mercy and offering advice to their fellow cardinals.
Cardinals witness destruction of Pope Francis’ ring, seal
May 6, 2025 / 09:46 amThe ring and seal are destroyed or nulled after a pope’s death to prevent their future misuse to seal official documents.
Pope Francis was ‘faithful to his mission,’ cardinal says at ninth Novendiales Mass
May 4, 2025 / 19:58 pmThe mission of a pope “is love itself, which becomes service to the Church and to all humanity,” Cardinal Dominique Mamberti said in St. Peter’s Basilica.
How Pope Francis shaped the College of Cardinals
May 4, 2025 / 09:00 amOf the 133 cardinals with the right to vote in this conclave, 108 were created by Pope Francis and therefore will be participating in the election of a pontiff for the first time.
Cardinal commemorates martyrdom, persecution of Eastern Catholics faithful to pope
May 2, 2025 / 17:14 pmCardinal Claudio Gugerotti recalled the extreme sacrifice Catholics from the Eastern Catholic Churches have made to remain faithful to the successor of St. Peter.
At Novendiales Mass, Cardinal Fernández recalls Pope Francis’ love of work
May 1, 2025 / 17:23 pmThe prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith and a close personal friend of the late Pope Francis celebrated Mass with the College of Cardinals on May 1.
Who are the cardinals who will choose the next pope?
May 1, 2025 / 07:00 amHere are some of the cardinals who will choose the next leader of the Catholic Church.
Cardinal on fifth day of Novendiales says pope should be servant leader
Apr 30, 2025 / 18:34 pmSoon, Cardinal Leonardo Sandri said, the cardinal proto deacon will announce to the Church and the world the “‘gaudium magnum’ (‘great joy’) of having a new pope.”
Evangelization needs ‘unreserved openness’ to others, cardinal says at Novendiales Mass
Apr 29, 2025 / 18:06 pmCardinal Mauro Gambetti, OFM Conv, presided at the Mass on the fourth day of the Novendiales, the Church’s nine days of mourning for Pope Francis.
‘This is Francis:’ A Vatican photographer remembers phone call from the pope
Apr 28, 2025 / 14:56 pmDaniel Ibañez, CNA and EWTN News Vatican photographer, remembers his phone ringing on an ordinary weekday morning in December 2018.
Pope Francis tells young people ‘learn how to listen’ in video published after death
Apr 27, 2025 / 17:45 pmThe video, shared by the Italian weekly magazine Oggi, was made public one day after the funeral Mass of Pope Francis, who died at the Vatican on April 21.