Articles by Hannah Brockhaus
Through sin and scandal, God's Church remains, Pope Francis says
Sep 18, 2019 / 03:34 amBecause of sinfulness, human projects will always fail, but the Church remains steadfast, even in times of scandal, because she is sustained by the Holy Spirit, Pope Francis said Wednesday.
Robert Bellarmine, the saint who defended the Church with charity
Sep 17, 2019 / 14:18 pmSt. Robert Bellarmine, whose feast is celebrated Sept. 17 on the General Roman Calendar, was a Jesuit and a cardinal who used his incredible intellect to defend Catholic teaching, largely through responses to the Church’s opponents in the aftermath of the Protestant Reformation.
Vatican City prosecutor asks that Italian priest be charged with sexual abuse during seminary
Sep 17, 2019 / 10:55 amThe Vatican announced Tuesday that the Vatican City State’s Promoter of Justice has requested the indictment two Italian priests -- Fr. Gabriele Martinelli on charges of sexual abuse and Fr. Enrico Radice for “aiding and abetting.”
Archbishop Gomez to present conclusions of V Encuentro to Pope Francis
Sep 17, 2019 / 10:19 amA delegation from the U.S., including Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles, will present the conclusions and proceedings of the National V Encuentro of Hispanic and Latino Ministry to Pope Francis Wednesday.
Search for God should be 'first apostolate', Pope Francis tells Augustinians
Sep 13, 2019 / 10:47 amPope Francis told members of a men’s religious order Friday that the first goal personally and in their apostolates should be an orientation of their hearts toward God, who is Love.
Pope Francis explains decision to give relics of St. Peter to Orthodox
Sep 13, 2019 / 04:11 amIn a letter to Bartholomew I of Constantinople, Pope Francis has explained the unexpected gifting of a relic of St. Peter to the leader of the Eastern Orthodox Church in June, a gesture which generated controversy among some Catholics.
Pope Francis says he welcomes constructive criticism
Sep 10, 2019 / 12:24 pmSpeaking aboard the papal plane from Madagascar to Rome Tuesday, Pope Francis said he welcomes criticism if it is given openly, fairly, and with a willingness to be debated.
Pope Francis challenges Church in Mozambique to be ‘door to solutions’
Sep 5, 2019 / 08:44 amPope Francis urged Church leaders in Mozambique Thursday, to avoid being part of conflicts and divisions, but to go out of their way to visit others and to encourage dialogue and solutions.
Do not let go of joy, Pope Francis urges youth in Mozambique
Sep 5, 2019 / 04:02 amPope Francis encouraged young people of different faiths in Mozambique Thursday to not give up in the face of their country’s challenges, but to confront them with joy and hope.
Love for neighbor includes care for the planet, Vatican official says
Sep 3, 2019 / 13:53 pmTaking care of the planet is ultimately about justice for the poor and about loving one’s neighbor as one’s self, a Vatican official has told CNA.
Solidarity is strong in the Church in Madagascar, priest says
Sep 3, 2019 / 09:59 amLater this week, Pope Francis visit the island nation of Madagascar, a place where the faith is practiced with simplicity and with a strong solidarity, according to one priest on the island nation.
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Sartain of Seattle for medical reasons
Sep 3, 2019 / 03:41 amPope Francis Tuesday accepted the resignation of Archbishop J. Peter Sartain of Seattle, who will be succeeded by Archbishop Paul D. Etienne, coadjutor of the archdiocese since June.
Pope Francis condemns euthanasia as utilitarianism, not freedom
Sep 2, 2019 / 06:13 amEuthanasia is a way of treating the human person as an object; while it may appear to give freedom, it is really a rejection of hope, Pope Francis told an oncology association Sept. 2.
Do not act with tyranny towards God's creation, Pope Francis says
Sep 1, 2019 / 11:00 amIn a message for Sunday’s World Day of Prayer for Care of Creation, Pope Francis encouraged Catholics to make simple changes to their lives so that God’s creation is treated with respect.
Elevator malfunction leaves pope stuck before Angelus
Sep 1, 2019 / 05:34 amPope Francis begged the pardon of the crowd gathered in St. Peter’s Square Sunday, explaining that he was late because he had gotten stuck in a Vatican elevator and had to wait for help from the fire department.
Pope Francis to create 13 new cardinals in October consistory
Sep 1, 2019 / 04:12 amPope Francis announced Sunday he will create 13 new cardinals, from every part of the world, in a consistory Oct. 5. Among them are 10 who are elegible to vote in a future conclave.
Former Vatican communications chief Vigano named vice chancellor of Pontifical Academy of Sciences
Aug 31, 2019 / 04:29 amPope Francis has named Msgr. Dario Edoardo Vigano, former head of Vatican communications, to a new position of vice chancellor of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences and the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences.
Pope Francis will visit this Catholic-run HIV treatment center in Mozambique
Aug 30, 2019 / 08:38 amDays ahead of his trip to three Eastern African nations, Pope Francis sent a video message to the people of Mozambique, saying his heart embraces them.
Cardinal Achille Silvestrini dies at age 95
Aug 29, 2019 / 11:15 amCardinal Achille Silvestrini, former prefect of the Congregation for Eastern Churches and a long-time Vatican diplomat, died at his home in the Vatican Aug. 29.
Language learning app takes Latin from ‘dead’ to said
Aug 28, 2019 / 11:07 amDuolingo, the popular free language learning website and app, has launched a Latin course to help its users say “salve” to Latin fluency.