Articles by Hannah Brockhaus
Pope Francis: The image of Our Lady of Guadalupe points us to God
Dec 12, 2020 / 05:00 amThe Virgin Mary teaches us about God’s gift, abundance, and blessing, Pope Francis said Saturday on the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Spain’s Catholic bishops: Fast and pray against legalization of euthanasia
Dec 11, 2020 / 08:00 amThe Catholic bishops of Spain called Thursday for a day of fasting and prayer ahead of the expected approval of a bill to legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide in the country.
Belgium allows 15 people at Mass in ‘slight easing’ of public worship ban
Dec 11, 2020 / 04:00 amThe government of Belgium has agreed to ease restrictions on Mass celebrated with the public beginning Dec. 13, permitting a maximum of 15 people to participate in the liturgy.
Is the rare ‘Christmas Star’ visible this December the Star of Bethlehem?
Dec 10, 2020 / 13:00 pmThe “Great Conjunction” of Jupiter and Saturn taking place this month -- dubbed the “Christmas Star” -- is a pretty sight, but it is impossible to know for sure if it has any connection to the Star of Bethlehem, a Vatican astronomer said.
Pope Francis to offer Midnight Mass at 7:30pm
Dec 10, 2020 / 10:00 amPope Francis’ Midnight Mass will begin at 7:30 p.m. this year, as the Italian government extends a national curfew through the Christmas season.
Council for Inclusive Capitalism launches partnership with Vatican
Dec 9, 2020 / 09:00 amThe Council for Inclusive Capitalism launched a partnership with the Vatican on Tuesday, stating that it will be “under the moral guidance” of Pope Francis.
Pope Francis gives Vatican employees flu medicine for Christmas
Dec 9, 2020 / 06:00 amChristmas at the Vatican will be a little different this year -- and in keeping with the times, Pope Francis has eschewed a traditional gift for something a bit more practical.
Ambassador: Kazakhstan expects visit from Pope Francis in 2021
Dec 9, 2020 / 03:00 amThe ambassador of Kazakhstan to the Holy See has said that there are “high hopes” that Pope Francis will visit the central Asian country next year, if the coronavirus situation permits.
Scots College in Rome to change location in the city
Dec 7, 2020 / 09:38 amThe Scottish seminary in Rome is looking to relocate closer to the city center next year, after determining that needed updates to the current building will not be cost-effective.
Belgian Catholics organize legal challenge to public Mass ban
Dec 7, 2020 / 07:00 amCatholics in Belgium are seeking to take legal action against the government after it decreed that public Masses will remain suspended in the country through Jan. 15, 2021.
Vatican guide for bishops addresses common challenges to Christian unity
Dec 4, 2020 / 09:40 amThe Vatican published Friday a guide with suggestions for Catholic bishops to promote unity with other Christian communities, and offering practical advice for how to overcome common challenges to ecumenism.
Former Vatican court president Giuseppe Dalla Torre dies at 77
Dec 3, 2020 / 12:00 pmGiuseppe Dalla Torre, a jurist who retired last year after more than 20 years as president of the Vatican City tribunal, died Thursday at the age of 77.
Pope Francis: Disabled people must have access to the sacraments, Catholic parish life
Dec 3, 2020 / 06:05 amPeople with disabilities must have access to the sacraments, and as missionary disciples, the ability to be full and active participants in the life of their Catholic parish, Pope Francis said Thursday.
Pope Francis’ ambulance brings free flu shots and coronavirus tests to the homeless
Dec 3, 2020 / 04:10 amPope Francis’ charity brought free flu vaccines and coronavirus tests to homeless people living in a town outside Rome on Wednesday.
Rome’s Franciscans to provide ‘blessing from afar’ on Immaculate Conception feast
Dec 2, 2020 / 10:30 amConventual Franciscans said they will be present at a statue of the Immaculate Conception in the center of Rome to offer a “blessing from afar” to families who pass by on the feast day.
Council of Cardinals studies suggested amendments to draft of Vatican constitution
Dec 2, 2020 / 05:00 amPope Francis’ Council of Cardinals met online Tuesday to continue work on the new apostolic constitution to govern the Roman Curia, according to a Vatican statement.
Pope Francis: Inculturated Mass shows us the gifts of the Holy Spirit
Dec 1, 2020 / 13:00 pmPope Francis said Tuesday that inculturated liturgy can teach Catholics to better appreciate the diverse gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Statue of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal begins pilgrimage around Italy
Nov 30, 2020 / 13:00 pmA statue of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal began Friday a pilgrimage to parishes throughout Italy, marking the 190th anniversary of the Blessed Virgin Mary’s appearance to St. Catherine Labouré in France.
Immaculate Conception: Pope Francis cancels traditional act of veneration due to pandemic
Nov 30, 2020 / 12:00 pmThe Vatican has announced that Pope Francis will not visit Rome’s Piazza di Spagna this year for the traditional veneration of Mary on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception due to the pandemic.
43 Catholic priests have died in Italy’s 2nd wave of coronavirus
Nov 30, 2020 / 04:00 amForty-three Italian priests died in November after contracting the coronavirus, as Italy experiences a second wave of the epidemic.