Articles by Hannah Brockhaus
Pope Francis: The Church is a home for the lost
Sep 21, 2019 / 09:59 amNo one is lost to Jesus, neither should they be considered lost to the Church and her members, Pope Francis told Catholics in Albano Laziale Saturday.
Evangelization is about helping people know God's love, Pope Francis says
Sep 21, 2019 / 06:15 amEvangelization means first helping people to know God and to know his immense love for them, which is done in part through the witness of one’s life and joy, Pope Francis said Saturday.
Cardinal O'Malley, Bishop McElroy named participants in Amazon synod
Sep 21, 2019 / 05:05 amCardinal Sean O’Malley, archbishop of Boston, and Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego are among those chosen by Pope Francis as synod fathers in next month’s Amazon Synod.
Vatican department heads meet to discuss budget deficit
Sep 20, 2019 / 10:50 amThe heads of dicasteries and Vatican City State institutions met Friday to discuss finances and how to reverse a reportedly rapidly growing deficit in the Holy See’s budget.
Pope Francis to doctors: Assisted suicide is 'false compassion'
Sep 20, 2019 / 07:02 amPope Francis told a group of Italian doctors Friday they must resist the temptation to participate in assisted suicide or euthanasia, which trades the dignity of the patient for a “false compassion.”
Pope's cardinal advisors continue to discuss apostolic constitution
Sep 19, 2019 / 09:14 amPope Francis’ now six-member Council of Cardinal Advisors met this week to continue work on the forthcoming apostolic constitution, incorporating into the draft suggestions submitted by bishops’ conferences and others during the summer.
Blood of St. Januarius liquefies on feast day
Sep 19, 2019 / 09:06 amThe miracle of the liquefiction of the blood of early Church martyr St. Januarius took place Thursday in Naples.
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.
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.