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Hannah Brockhaus

Hannah Brockhaus

Hannah Brockhaus is Catholic News Agency's senior Rome correspondent. She grew up in Omaha, Nebraska, and has a degree in English from Truman State University in Missouri.

Pope Francis delivers his weekly Angelus message on Feb. 6, 2022. Vatican Media

Jesus Wants to Enter Our Emptiness, Pope Francis in Sunday Public Message

When all your efforts feel futile and empty, Jesus wants to be close to you, Pope Francis said on Sunday.

Pope Francis greets families after the general audience on Feb. 2, 2022. Vatican Media

Rayan, Boy Stuck in a Well in Morocco, Shows Beauty of "saints next door": Pope Francis

When a five-year-old boy was stuck in a well in Morocco for four days, thousands of onlookers gathered to cheer...

Pope Francis during the general audience in the Vatican's Paul VI Hall, Jan. 26, 2022. Daniel Ibanez

Winter Olympics Close to Pope Francis' Heart, Says Vatican Sports Official

As the 2022 Winter Olympics opened in Beijing on Friday, a Vatican official who oversees sports matters has said the...

Pope Francis releases a dove after praying for the victims of war in Mosul, Iraq, March 7, 2021. Photo credits: Vatican Media. null

Respond to Conflict "with the sign of fraternity": Pope Francis

U.S. President Joe Biden also issued a message marking the International Day of Human Fraternity.

A bronze sculpture of Saint Josephine Bakhita, patron of trafficking victims, will be installed in the Vatican. Holy See Press Office.

Saint Josephine Bakhita Sculpture to be Installed in St. Peter’s Square

The sculpture will be in St. Peter's Square for the International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking on...

Pope Francis conferred on Catholics the lay ministries of catechist and lector at a Mass for the Sunday of the Word of God on Jan. 23, 2022. Vatican Media

The Word of God Rekindles Hope, Pope Francis Says On Word of God Sunday

During Mass for Sunday of the Word of God, Pope Francis formally conferred upon lay Catholics the ministries of lector...

Pope Francis met the Italian Association of Private Construction Contractors on Jan. 20, 2022. Vatican Media.

Human Life the Most Valuable Asset to Protect in Workplace: Pope Francis

The International Labour Organization estimates that 2.3 million people lose their lives in work-related accidents or diseases every year worldwide.

Pope Francis after praying the Angelus in the Vatican's apostolic palace on March 29, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media. null

Why the Pope Prays the Angelus Publicly on Sundays

It all started more than 67 years ago.

Pope Francis visits the Bambino Gesù di Palidoro hospital in Rome, Italy, on Jan. 5, 2018. Vatican Media.

Visiting the Sick a Christian Imperative: Pope Francis Ahead of the World Day of the Sick

‘How many sick and elderly people are living at home and waiting for a visit!’

Pope Francis prays at Hosh al-Bieaa (Church square) in Mosul, Iraq, on March 7, 2021. Vatican Media.

Pope Francis’ January 2022 Prayer Intention is for Victims of Religious Persecution

The pope called persecution ‘inhuman’ and ‘insane.’

A pilgrim attends the canonization of St. John Henry Newman in Rome, Oct. 13, 2019. Mazur/cbcew.org.uk.

Three Vatican International Events That Catholics Can Look Forward to in 2022

Despite the pandemic, the Eternal City is preparing to host several joyful events.

Pope Francis celebrates Mass on the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God on Jan. 1, 2020. Vatican Media

Pope Francis on New Year’s Eve: Jesus Christ Gives Meaning to Our Lives in Joy and Sorrow

Pope Francis said to trust in Jesus Christ who "brings time to its fullness."

Pope Francis gives his general audience address Dec. 29, 2021. Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Ask for the Courage of St. Joseph to Trust in God’s Plan: Pope Francis

When threatened, we all have the possibility of becoming "little Herods," Pope Francis said.

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Five Things to Know about the New Ministry of Catechist in the Catholic Church

Did you know that some instituted catechists can celebrate ‘minor exorcisms’?

Pope Francis greets a couple during a meeting with members of the Retrouvaille marriage ministry Nov. 6, 2021. Vatican Media

Pope Francis Encourages Married Couples to Rely on Christ in Letter for Holy Family Feast

“Families have always been in my thoughts and prayers, but especially so during the pandemic,” Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis gives his Angelus address on Dec. 26, 2021. Vatican News

Pray for Peace, Commit “to sustain, defend and safeguard the family”: Pope Francis

“Please, each day, let us pray a little bit together, if you can make the effort, to ask God for...

A screenshot of the program "Pope Francis and the Invisible People," which aired on the Italian TV channel TG5 on Dec. 19, 2021. null

Pope Francis Calls Domestic Abuse "satanic" in New Television Interview Aired on Sunday

Pope Francis spoke to four people who have faced difficult circumstances in life, including a woman who was a victim...

Pope Francis gives the Angelus address on Dec. 19, 2021. Vatican Media.

Let’s Focus on Helping Others This Christmas: Pope Francis

A good way to get out of a negative mood is to help others, following the example of Mary, who...

Pope Francis had a belated birthday celebration on Dec. 19 with children helped by the Vatican's Santa Marta Pediatric Dispensary. Veronica Giacometti/CNA

Pope Francis’ 85th Birthday Party Included Lots of Kids and Cake

Pope Francis on Sunday joined a belated celebration of his 85th birthday, thrown by the children and families helped by...

Priest celebrating the traditional Latin Mass at the church of St Pancratius, Rome. Thoom/Shutterstock

Holy See Further Tightens Restrictions on Traditional Latin Mass: Vatican’s Liturgy Office

The explanatory document, which bans confirmations and ordinations according to pre-Vatican II Roman Missals, was published Dec. 18 with Pope...