Articles by Hannah Brockhaus
Accused priest asserts innocence at Vatican seminary abuse hearing
Feb 10, 2021 / 11:00 amAt a hearing on Wednesday in a trial for alleged abuse and cover-up at a Vatican youth seminary, a defendant asserted his innocence, imputing abuse accusations to jealousy and divisions within the institution.
Vatican ‘security consultant’ Cecilia Marogna lodges complaint over confiscated cellphone
Feb 10, 2021 / 07:00 amCecilia Marogna, an Italian woman expected to face trial at the Vatican on charges of embezzlement, has lodged an appeal with a Milan court over the confiscation of her cellphone.
Vatican Radio to launch web radio on 90th anniversary
Feb 9, 2021 / 09:00 amVatican Radio will launch a 24-hour web radio to mark its 90th anniversary on Friday.
Pope Francis prays for stability in Burma as protestors condemn coup
Feb 7, 2021 / 06:14 amPope Francis prayed Sunday for justice and national stability in Burma as tens of thousands protest the Feb. 1 military coup.
Pope Francis calls Focolare Movement to 'dynamic fidelity' after election of new president
Feb 6, 2021 / 06:39 amPope Francis on Saturday encouraged the Focolare Movement to have “dynamic fidelity” as the third president of the international Catholic organization begins her term.
Pope Francis names religious sister, priest as under-secretaries of the Synod of Bishops
Feb 6, 2021 / 05:20 amPope Francis Saturday appointed a Spanish priest and a French religious sister as under-secretaries of the Synod of Bishops.
Pope Francis nominates new prosecutor, judges for Vatican Court of Appeal
Feb 5, 2021 / 15:00 pmPope Francis on Friday tapped a long-time Rome prosecutor to be public prosecutor for the Vatican City State’s Court of Appeal.
Pope Francis and Benedict XVI receive second dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Feb 5, 2021 / 06:00 amPope Francis and Pope emeritus Benedict XVI have both received their second and final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a Vatican source confirmed to CNA.
Pope Francis calls human fraternity the ‘challenge of our century’
Feb 4, 2021 / 13:00 pmHuman fraternity is “the challenge of our century,” Pope Francis said on Thursday, as he marked the first International Day of Human Fraternity together with the Grand Imam of al-Azhar, Ahmed el-Tayeb.
Pope Francis’ Angelus address moves outdoors as coronavirus restrictions ease in Rome
Feb 3, 2021 / 09:00 amPope Francis will speak to a live audience once again as his weekly Angelus address moves back to St. Peter’s Square on Sunday after a seven-week absence.
Australian federal police find no criminal misconduct in mysterious Vatican transfers
Feb 3, 2021 / 05:00 amThe Australian Federal Police said on Wednesday that it had found no evidence of criminal misconduct in its investigation into money transfers from the Vatican to Australia.
Vatican cardinal: Protecting Catholic doctrine will ‘always be necessary’
Feb 2, 2021 / 09:00 amThe Vatican’s doctrinal chief has emphasized the Catholic Church’s duty to promote and protect her teachings as passed down by the Apostles.
Pope Francis adds feast of Martha, Mary, and Lazarus to Church calendar
Feb 2, 2021 / 06:00 amPope Francis on Tuesday added the memorial of Sts. Mary, Martha, and Lazarus to the General Roman Calendar, giving the siblings the combined feast day of July 29.
Pope Francis tells news agency: ‘I look at the US Church with hope’
Feb 1, 2021 / 13:00 pmIn a meeting with an American news agency on Monday, Pope Francis expressed hope in the Catholic Church in the United States, which he said has a courageous history.
Vatican cardinal speaks out against social stigma for leprosy patients
Feb 1, 2021 / 08:30 amPeople with leprosy suffer not only from physical disease but also from harmful social stigmas which can lead to mental illness, Cardinal Peter Turkson said on Sunday.
Cardinal Parolin brings message of peace and reconciliation to Cameroon
Feb 1, 2021 / 05:30 amOn a visit to Cameroon this week, the Vatican secretary of state said he is hoping peace and reconciliation can be found in the country, which is struggling to resolve the Anglophone crisis amid violent conflict.
Bishops defend translation of martyr’s relics amid controversy
Jan 28, 2021 / 14:42 pmThe Archbishop of Agrigento and his coadjutor have written a letter to explain why the body of the soon-to-be Blessed Rosario Livatino will be translated from his hometown to the Cathedral of Agrigento.
Pope Francis meets World Food Program head as agency warns about child hunger
Jan 28, 2021 / 13:00 pmPope Francis met on Thursday with the head of the World Food Program, as the organization issued a warning that more than 300 million children are going hungry amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Pope Francis gives over $100K for earthquake relief in Croatia
Jan 27, 2021 / 14:40 pmPope Francis has given a Catholic charity in Croatia more than $121,000 for earthquake relief.
Leading soccer goalkeeper in Italy faces penalty for blaspheming
Jan 27, 2021 / 12:00 pmA leading Italian soccer player is facing a possible ban after allegedly blaspheming last month.