Articles by Hannah Brockhaus
Pope Francis appoints six women to economy council
Aug 6, 2020 / 05:49 amPope Francis on Thursday named 13 new members to the Council for the Economy, which oversees Vatican finances and the work of the Secretariat for the Economy.
Vatican: Baptisms administered 'in name of the community' are invalid
Aug 6, 2020 / 03:03 amThe Vatican’s doctrinal office issued Thursday a clarification on the sacrament of baptism, stating changes to the formula to emphasize community participation are not permitted.
Lebanese cardinal: ‘The Church has a great duty’ after Beirut explosion
Aug 5, 2020 / 09:00 amA Lebanese cardinal has called on charities around the world to help Beirut's families “heal their wounds and restore their homes.”
Catholic social teaching is 'fundamental' to tackling world issues, Pope Francis says
Aug 5, 2020 / 04:04 amPope Francis said Wednesday the Church is not an expert in the global health crisis, but Catholic social teaching is fundamental to healing the issues faced by the world today.
Pope Francis prays for victims of 'tragic' Beirut explosion as death toll climbs
Aug 5, 2020 / 02:48 amPope Francis has asked for prayers for Lebanon and for the victims of yesterday's Beirut explosions, which have killed over a hundred people and caused serious destruction to the city.
Cardinal Parolin in Ars for feast of St John Vianney
Aug 4, 2020 / 10:58 amCardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, was in Ars Tuesday for the feast of St. John Vianney, the patron of priests.
Vatican-funded projects in Latin America to focus on coronavirus
Aug 4, 2020 / 08:59 amA Vatican foundation for Latin America will fund 168 projects in 23 countries, with most projects focusing on the effects the coronavirus pandemic has had in the area.
Pope Francis appoints Spanish layman as secretary general of Vatican's economy office
Aug 4, 2020 / 04:28 amPope Francis Tuesday appointed a Spanish layman with a long career in finance economics to the number two position in the Secretariat for the Economy.
Vatican: Benedict XVI health 'not serious' concern
Aug 3, 2020 / 09:26 amThe Vatican said Monday the health problems of Benedict XVI are not serious, though the pope emeritus is suffering from a painful disease.
Benedict XVI is ill since visit to Germany
Aug 3, 2020 / 02:21 amPope emeritus Benedict XVI is sick with a bacterial infection and “extremely fail,” according to a German newspaper report.
Pope Francis accepts resignation of former nuncio to Chile
Jul 31, 2020 / 05:45 amPope Francis Friday accepted the resignation of Vatican diplomat Archbishop Giuseppe Pinto as an apostolic nuncio.
Exorcism is a ministry of joy, light, and peace, new guide says
Jul 30, 2020 / 04:30 amExorcism is not an obscure practice shrouded in darkness, but a ministry filled with light, peace, and joy, according to a new guide for Catholic exorcists.
Kidnapped priest remembered for his love of Syrian people
Jul 29, 2020 / 09:00 amSeven years after his kidnapping in Syria, Fr. Paolo Dall’Oglio was remembered in Rome Wednesday for his love of the Syrian people and his dedication to peace and justice.
As monasteries close, cardinal says contemplative life will not disappear
Jul 28, 2020 / 09:15 amThe cardinal leading the Vatican’s congregation on consecrated life said Monday contemplative religious communities are needed and will not disappear, even as over 30 monasteries closed in Spain last year.
One million people helped in Ukraine by Pope Francis’ charitable project
Jul 28, 2020 / 04:00 amPope Francis’ charitable project for Ukraine, started in 2016, has helped nearly one million people in the war-torn country, according to the auxiliary bishop of Leopoli.
Historic manuscripts get a modern treatment with new Vatican library website
Jul 27, 2020 / 05:00 amA revamped website for the Vatican Apostolic Library brings modern technology to the study of historic manuscripts.
Vatican criticizes lack of prosecutions for human trafficking
Jul 24, 2020 / 07:30 amThe dignity and rights of trafficking victims requires the international community to do more to prosecute and bring down traffickers, a representative of the Holy See said this week.
Vatican publishes book of Pope Francis' pandemic homilies
Jul 23, 2020 / 07:56 amA print book which includes Pope Francis’ homilies during the coronavirus lockdown in Italy has been published by the Vatican.
Ex-nuncio to France to face trial in Paris on sexual assault charges
Jul 23, 2020 / 07:00 amA retired Vatican diplomat accused of sexual assault while in office is due to appear before the Paris criminal court in November.
This Roman church was a gift from Catholics around the world to Leo XIII
Jul 22, 2020 / 14:21 pmThere are many Catholic churches in Rome, but few can boast of having been built through the contributions of Catholics around the world as a gift to the pope.