Articles by Hannah Brockhaus
Vatican confirms synod’s final report to be voted on ‘part by part’
Oct 15, 2018 / 09:05 amThe head of Vatican communications said Monday the youth synod’s final document will be voted on “part by part,” requiring a 2/3 majority to pass each section, before being forwarded to Pope Francis.
Film tells story of Irish chaplain on frontlines of World War I
Oct 12, 2018 / 11:30 amA new film tells the story of Irish Jesuit Fr. William “Willie” Doyle, who during World War I brought the sacraments to dying soldiers on the battlefield, before he himself died in action on the frontline.
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Cardinal Donald Wuerl, appoints him interim DC leader
Oct 12, 2018 / 03:01 amPope Francis accepted the resignation of Washington’s Cardinal Donald Wuerl on Friday, while asking the cardinal to continue leading the Archdiocese of Washington on an interim basis until a permanent successor is appointed.
Who will draft the youth synod's final report?
Oct 10, 2018 / 09:24 amThe 2018 Synod of Bishops has selected a group of bishops and priests who will draft the synod’s final document on young people, faith, and vocational discernment.
Bishop Barron gives insight into youth synod process
Oct 9, 2018 / 05:16 amFrom his perspective inside the Vatican’s youth synod, Bishop Robert Barron, auxiliary bishop of Los Angeles, told CNA that participating bishops have real opportunities - through the unique process used during the meeting - to shape the final document produced by the meeting.
Scicluna: Don't look to youth synod for answers on abuse crisis
Oct 8, 2018 / 07:30 amArchbishop Charles J. Scicluna of Malta said that while the youth synod is not ignoring the sexual abuse crisis, Catholics looking for thorough answers should wait for a February 2019 meeting of bishops.
Cardinal DiNardo welcomes Vatican inquiry into McCarrick files
Oct 8, 2018 / 02:10 amThe president of the U.S.’ bishops’ conference said Sunday he welcomes the Vatican’s announcement of a further investigation into files on Archbishop Theodore McCarrick, praising the pope’s steps to end sexual assault.
Pope Francis: Lasting marriage needs self-gift and Christ's grace
Oct 7, 2018 / 04:05 amA married couple striving to faithfully live out their life-long commitment to each other, need both God’s grace and love that is anchored in self-gift, Pope Francis said Sunday.
Young people meet with Pope Francis, Synod Fathers
Oct 6, 2018 / 13:00 pmAt the end of the first week of the youth synod Saturday, Pope Francis and over 250 bishops spent the evening listening to testimonies from young people at an event inside the Vatican.
U.S. youth synod participant wants diocesan-level change
Oct 5, 2018 / 06:46 amA young U.S. Catholic participating in the 2018 Synod of Bishops said he hopes the Vatican meeting is a starting point for implementing change within the local dioceses and for raising the importance of positive Catholic role models.
Church can help us find our way, says youth synod participant
Oct 4, 2018 / 08:38 amYoung adults are struggling to realize their passion, something to center their lives around, and the Church can help them find meaning, one young synod participant from Vietnam said Thursday.
Pope invites bishops to be open to new opinions during synod
Oct 3, 2018 / 09:39 amPope Francis Wednesday told those bishops and auditors who will be giving short speeches – called “interventions” – at the youth synod, they should feel free to change them up as the dialogue proceeds.
Baldisseri reproves Chaput, says abuse crisis won’t stop synod success
Oct 1, 2018 / 10:23 amThe secretary general of an upcoming synod of bishops said Monday he thinks the abuse scandal in the Catholic Church will not be a hindrance to the success of the meeting. He also criticized the recent decision of an American archbishop to publish a theologian’s critique of the synod’s working document.
Pope Francis laicizes convicted Chilean abuser
Sep 28, 2018 / 08:30 amThe pope has ordered the laicization of Fernando Karadima, a Chilean priest convicted in 2011 of the sexual abuse of minors. He had previously been sentenced to a life of prayer and penance.
Pope Francis urges reconciliation in message to Church in China
Sep 26, 2018 / 05:33 amPope Francis sent a message Wednesday to encourage Chinese Catholics to work toward reconciliation and communion with one another following a deal between the Vatican and China on the appointment of bishops.
For the persecuted, there is hope in Mary's care, Pope Francis says
Sep 26, 2018 / 01:34 amDespite the pain and suffering they have experienced, Catholics in the Baltic states can take hope in the steadfast care of the Virgin Mary, as depicted at the Gate of Dawn in Lithuania, Pope Francis said Wednesday.
Pope: The Church hears the outrage of young people at scandal
Sep 25, 2018 / 05:51 amPope Francis said in Estonia Tuesday he is aware of the negative feelings many young people have toward the Catholic Church and their disappointment in a lack of clear denunciation of sexual scandals.
Mary shows how to be near those who suffer, Pope Francis says
Sep 24, 2018 / 09:12 amMary’s witness of standing beneath the cross of her Son teaches Catholics how to be close to those around them who are suffering, the pope said at Mass Monday in Latvia.
Pope Francis in Latvia: Don't let Christianity become an artifact
Sep 24, 2018 / 04:02 amDuring an ecumenical prayer service in Latvia Monday, Pope Francis warned Christians to not let the faith turn into another piece of history, but to keep it an active part of their lives and communities.
In Lithuania, Francis tells priests to hear their people's cries
Sep 23, 2018 / 11:34 amPope Francis told priests and religious in Lithuania Sunday to listen to the cries of suffering that come from the People of God, who are looking to them for hope.