Articles by Hannah Brockhaus
Pope Francis asks Mary's protection of Rome against coronavirus
Mar 11, 2020 / 14:21 pmAs the Diocese of Rome holds a day of prayer and fasting for victims of coronavirus, Pope Francis sent a message asking for the protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary, invoking her under her title of Salus Populi Romani.
'Prayer is our strength': Cardinal Turkson's message during coronavirus pandemic
Mar 11, 2020 / 10:19 amCardinal Peter Turkson sent a message Wednesday encouraging Catholics to see the sacrifices required to slow the spread of coronavirus as a chance to deepen their relationships with God and their neighbors.
Pope Francis: Humanity needs Christ's justice
Mar 11, 2020 / 04:01 amPope Francis said Wednesday Catholics must spread the Gospel to a world which hungers and thirsts for the justice of Jesus Christ.
Italian police close St. Peter's Square to public
Mar 10, 2020 / 05:29 amThe Italian police closed St. Peter’s Square Tuesday following the Italian government decree extending quarantine measures to all of Italy to slow the spread of coronavirus.
Pope urges priests to bring Eucharist to sick during Italy coronavirus quarantine
Mar 10, 2020 / 02:31 amAt his morning Mass Tuesday, Pope Francis urged priests to bring the Eucharist to the sick and to accompany medical workers, as Italy begins its first day of a nationwide quarantine.
Pope Francis' morning Mass livestreamed this week
Mar 9, 2020 / 04:18 amPope Francis’ daily morning Mass, offered in the chapel of Casa Santa Marta, the Vatican guesthouse where he lives, is being livestreamed this week so people from around the world may join in prayer for those sick with coronavirus.
Rolls-Royce offer for private Pope Francis meeting ‘does not exist anymore’
Mar 6, 2020 / 10:41 amRolls Royce and Italian Luxury Living are no longer offering an exclusive meeting and Mass with Pope Francis to Rolls Royce owners who donate over $100,000 to the Catholic Church.
Wine flows from water faucets in Italian village
Mar 6, 2020 / 08:05 amAs Italy weathers the spread of coronavirus, residents of one village appeared to witness their own version of the miracle at the Wedding at Cana.
Pope accepts resignation of Cardinal Barbarin as Archbishop of Lyon
Mar 6, 2020 / 05:10 amThe Vatican announced Friday that Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Philippe Barbarin as archbishop of Lyon after his recent acquittal at the conclusion of his appeal of a 2019 conviction of failing to report abuse.
Theologians say there is ‘doubt’ of sacramentality in marriages between ‘baptized non-believers’
Mar 5, 2020 / 13:58 pmThe International Theological Commission this week published a study into the question of whether two “baptized non-believers” can contract sacramental marriage or whether the absence of faith impedes the intent of the spouses.
Savannah, GA's Bishop Gregory Hartmayer to lead Atlanta archdiocese
Mar 5, 2020 / 04:09 amPope Francis Thursday appointed Bishop Gregory Hartmayer of Savannah to be the next archbishop of Atlanta, Georgia.
Spanish-born missionary priest named auxiliary bishop of Rockville Centre
Mar 3, 2020 / 07:24 amPope Francis Tuesday appointed Spanish-born Idente Missionary Fr. Luis Miguel Romero to be an auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, New York.
Pope Francis has a 'common cold,' Vatican says, amid Italy's coronavirus outbreak
Mar 3, 2020 / 04:10 amPope Francis was reportedly tested for the novel coronavirus, Covid-19, with negative results, an Italian newspaper said Tuesday.
US Catholic colleges suspend Italy programs over coronavirus
Mar 1, 2020 / 19:03 pmSeveral Catholic colleges and universities with study abroad programs in Italy have ended the semester early and are sending students back to the United States amid the coronavirus outbreak.
'Never dialogue with the devil,' Pope Francis says
Mar 1, 2020 / 07:08 amPope Francis said Sunday to follow Christ’s example when dealing with the temptation to sin: send the devil away or answer with the Word of God, but never engage in debate.
Pope Francis to miss Lent retreat due to cold
Mar 1, 2020 / 04:59 amPope Francis said Sunday he will not take part in his annual Lenten retreat with the Roman Curia in Ariccia this week due to a cold he has had for several days.
Francis calls Legionaries of Christ to 'continuous conversion' at end of Rome meeting
Feb 29, 2020 / 05:41 amPope Francis Saturday told the Legionaries of Christ religious order to look toward the future as they continue to reform themselves, seeking continuous conversion under the guidance of the Church.
Pontifical Academy for Life, tech companies, call for ethical use of AI technology
Feb 28, 2020 / 12:19 pmThe Pontifical Academy for Life signed Friday, alongside presidents of IBM and Microsoft, a call for ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence technologies.
Vatican launches task force to implement 'Vos estis' and 2011 abuse guidelines
Feb 28, 2020 / 06:36 amThe Vatican has created a task force to help under-resourced bishops’ conferences enact guidelines on the protection of minors and the pope’s 2019 norms on abuse allegations against bishops.
‘Worship of initiatives’ is replacing faith, Pope Francis warns priests
Feb 27, 2020 / 13:00 pmPriests risk losing their ministry as pastors and teachers of the faith when they become “suffocated” by management problems, Pope Francis said Thursday.