Articles by Hannah Brockhaus
Strive for unity amid diversity, Pope Francis tells authorities in Thailand
Nov 20, 2019 / 19:56 pmIn his first official speech in Thailand Thursday, Pope Francis encouraged the Thai authorities, civil society, and diplomatic corps to strive after unity, even while preserving the diversity which gives their country “soul.”
Thai bishop: Pope’s visit a significant moment for small Catholic community
Nov 20, 2019 / 12:09 pmPope Francis’ trip to Thailand is a meaningful moment for the small Catholic community, and marks an important anniversary in the life of the Catholic Church in the southeast Asian country, the secretary general of the Thailand bishops’ conference said.
Witnesses better than initiatives in parish-based evangelization, Pope Francis says
Nov 18, 2019 / 09:57 amHaving a lot of parish initiatives is not the best way to reach people on a deeper level, Pope Francis said Monday, adding that evangelization is about giving a witness to personal encounter with Christ.
Pope Francis calls use of nuclear weapons 'immoral' ahead of Japan trip
Nov 18, 2019 / 05:01 amIn a video message to the country of Japan Nov. 18, Pope Francis said he prays that the power of nuclear weapons will never again be used in the world.
President of Vatican's financial watchdog authority ends term
Nov 18, 2019 / 04:48 amThe Vatican announced Monday that René Brüelhart, president of the Vatican’s Financial Information Authority (AIF) has ended a five-year term and Pope Francis has chosen his successor.
Pope Francis braves rain to visit homeless in St. Peter’s Square
Nov 15, 2019 / 16:06 pmOn a rainy Friday in Rome, Pope Francis popped over to St. Peter’s Square to greet the poor and homeless receiving treatment at a mobile medical clinic this week.
Pope’s private meetings in Thailand, Japan focus on ordinary people
Nov 15, 2019 / 10:04 amAmong Pope Francis’ scheduled meetings during next week’s visit to Japan and Thailand are a series of encounters with ordinary Catholics, including the sick and disabled, which will mainly take place away from the spotlight.
Pope Francis: Tech companies have a responsibility to protect children
Nov 14, 2019 / 10:39 amIn a speech to the head of major global tech companies, Pope Francis said Thursday that protecting children from evils such as trafficking and pornography requires a recognition of the limits of online freedom.
Pope’s cousin, a Salesian missionary, to join papal entourage in Thailand
Nov 14, 2019 / 09:15 amSalesian Sister Ana Rosa Sivori, Pope Francis’ second cousin who has been a missionary in Thailand for over 50 years, will be in attendance during papal meetings in the country later this month.
Pope Francis names Spanish Jesuit head of Vatican's economy secretariat
Nov 14, 2019 / 04:47 amPope Francis Nov. 14 appointed Spanish Jesuit Fr. Juan Antonio Guerrero Alves as prefect of the Secretariat for the Economy, following the expiration of Cardinal George Pell’s term in February.
Catholic couple brings the love of family to young people with mental illness
Nov 10, 2019 / 16:10 pmFor Catholic couple Austin and Catherine Mardon, mental illness is personal.
Francis prays for reconciliation as South Sudan struggles to form coalition government
Nov 10, 2019 / 05:08 amDuring the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Francis led Catholics in praying a ‘Hail Mary’ for peace and reconciliation for South Sudan, whose leaders are locked in disagreement as they try to form a government after a peace deal was struck last year.
Pope urges Catholics to meet the poor and speak to them with love
Nov 9, 2019 / 10:54 amGo out to meet the poor, listen to them, and speak to them with the heart of Jesus, Pope Francis said Saturday at Mass in the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran.
Theology in 'dialogue with cultures' renews humanity, Pope Francis says
Nov 9, 2019 / 06:40 amWhen theology and philosophy engage with cultures in creative ways, they become a powerful tool for renewing humanity with the Word of God, Pope Francis said Saturday, during the awarding of the 2019 Ratzinger Prize.
Prison ministry includes helping people after incarceration, Pope Francis says
Nov 8, 2019 / 11:01 amIn addition to looking after the physical and spiritual needs of those in prison, Catholics have an obligation to recognize the humanity of those who have left the prison system and to help them get back on their feet, Pope Francis said Friday.
When bombs fell on the Vatican
Nov 5, 2019 / 15:01 pmIt was a dark autumn night in Rome, which was suffering under the occupation of Nazi Germany and was the target of bombing raids by Allied and Axis forces.
Former vicar general of Rome: Ordaining married men in Amazon a 'wrong choice'
Nov 5, 2019 / 12:01 pmCardinal Camillo Ruini, who served as Vicar General of Rome for 17 years and was a close collaborator of St. John Paul II, has said he hopes Pope Francis will not allow an exception to priestly celibacy in the Amazon region.
Pope Francis celebrates All Souls' Day Mass in Rome catacombs
Nov 2, 2019 / 09:38 amPope Francis celebrated Mass Saturday for the souls of the dead in Rome’s Catacombs of Priscilla, saying the place of a Christian is in the safety of the hands of God, whatever the outside circumstances might be.
The saints show that real people can be holy, Pope Francis says
Nov 1, 2019 / 04:45 amThe saints were real people whose strength to face daily challenges came from the grace of Jesus Christ, showing that everyone can be holy, Pope Francis said Friday on the Feast of All Saints Day.
Religion should transmit ‘values and virtues’ to next generation, pope says
Oct 31, 2019 / 09:25 amPope Francis spoke Thursday about education as a path to peace, saying that if people of faith do not transmit concrete values to young people, the message will get stuck in the incomprehensible abstract.