Articles by Hannah Brockhaus
Bill proposing to legalize assisted suicide in Scotland draws criticism
Jun 23, 2021 / 12:00 pmThe content of the bill is expected to be discussed later this year.
Why was Spider-Man at Pope Francis’ general audience?
Jun 23, 2021 / 05:35 amThe man who met the pope dressed as a superhero has a remarkable story of his own.
Cardinal clarifies exceptions to ban on private Masses in St. Peter’s Basilica
Jun 22, 2021 / 12:00 pmCardinal Mauro Gambetti said that requests from groups “with particular and legitimate needs” may be allowed.
Pope Francis to elderly: The Church needs your prayers like ‘a deep breath’
Jun 22, 2021 / 08:30 amThe pope released a message ahead of the first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly,
Vatican intervenes in proposed ‘anti-homophobia’ law in Italy
Jun 22, 2021 / 04:35 amThe Vatican believes that the law would violate the freedom of the Catholic Church in Italy.
Argentine Bishop Zanchetta ends Vatican job at APSA
Jun 22, 2021 / 03:35 amA source said that the bishop finished his service around 10 or more days ago.
Cardinal Tobin appointed member of Vatican’s highest court
Jun 21, 2021 / 09:00 amPope Francis 12 new members of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura
Prisoners meet Pope Francis before visiting Vatican Museums
Jun 21, 2021 / 05:05 amInmates were accompanied by the prison director, chaplain, and officials.
Gibraltar to hold referendum vote to legalize abortion
Jun 18, 2021 / 06:30 amThe referendum will take place on June 24.
Myanmar military arrest Catholic priest amid crackdown
Jun 18, 2021 / 04:00 amFr. Michael Aung Ling was accused of providing food to a civil resistance group.
Religious leaders, scientists to convene at Vatican ahead of climate summit
Jun 17, 2021 / 08:00 am“Faith and Science: Towards COP26” will take place Oct. 4 at the Vatican
Cardinal: Religious freedom will be Europe’s ‘great problem of the future’
Jun 16, 2021 / 13:00 pm‘We must be on guard,’ said Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich.
Pope Francis appoints ‘ecclesiastical assistant’ for Vatican communications
Jun 16, 2021 / 09:00 amFr. Luigi Maria Epicoco, 40, is the author of more than 20 books.
Pope Francis: On the cross, Jesus prayed for you
Jun 16, 2021 / 05:15 amThe general audience marked the pope’s final catechesis on prayer.
Cardinal Tagle chokes up while recalling grandfather’s migration story
Jun 15, 2021 / 09:00 amThe Vatican cardinal said that visiting refugee camps reminded him of his migrant roots.
Vatican Becciu investigation: Searches carried out at Sardinian diocese, social cooperative
Jun 11, 2021 / 05:50 amThe searches were carried out in Cardinal Angelo Becciu’s former diocese.
Pope Francis: Rigid priests are a manifestation of clericalism
Jun 10, 2021 / 13:00 pm“Clericalism is a perversion of the priesthood,” the pope told Italian seminarians.
Fr. Thomas Joseph White named first American rector of Angelicum in Rome
Jun 10, 2021 / 08:51 amThe theologian has taught at the pontifical university attended by St. John Paul II since 2018.
Pope Francis declines Cardinal Marx’s resignation
Jun 10, 2021 / 05:40 amThe pope asked the influential German cardinal to continue as archbishop of Munich and Freising.
Pope Francis: Priests, bishops, and married couples ‘co-responsible’ for the family
Jun 9, 2021 / 12:00 pmThe pope sent a video message to a four-day online meeting on his apostolic exhortation Amoris laetitia.