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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.

The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C. Credit: Julian Fong via Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0).

Pope Francis Praises Martin Luther King Jr.’s "timely" Message of Peace

Pope Francis said on Monday that Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream “of harmony and equality for all people” is still relevant today.

The Institute for Religious Works, or 'Vatican bank'. (File Photo/CNA).

Vatican Court Due to Hold Sentence Hearing for ex-Vatican Bank President

The Vatican court is due to hold a sentence hearing next week in a criminal trial against the former president...

The Vatican is administering the coronavirus vaccine in the atrium of the Paul VI Audience Hall. Credit: Vatican Media.

Vatican City Begins Administering First Doses of Coronavirus Vaccine

Vatican City State began administering the first doses of the coronavirus vaccine on Wednesday.

St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox monastery on the Jordan River in the West Bank. Credit: Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida (CC BY 2.0)

Franciscan Friars Return to Site of Christ's Baptism after 50 Years

For the first time in over 54 years, the Franciscan friars of the Custody of the Holy Land were able...

Pope Francis in the apostolic library on Dec. 9, 2020. Credit: Vatican News/CNA.

We Need Unity in the Catholic Church, Society, and Nations: Pope Francis

In the face of political discord and self-interest, we have an obligation to promote unity, peace, and the common good...

Pope Francis with Fabrizio Soccorsi. Credit: Vatican Media/CNA.

Pope Francis' Doctor Since 2015 Succumbs to COVID-19-related Complications

Pope Francis' personal doctor, Fabrizio Soccorsi, has died from health complications related to the coronavirus, according to the Vatican.

The Vatican flag waves over the dome of St. Peter's Basilica. Credit: Bohumil Petrik/CNA.

Australia’s Catholic Bishops Seek Answers about Mystery of Billions Linked to Vatican

Australia’s Catholic bishops are considering raising questions with the country’s financial watchdog authority about whether any Catholic organizations were among...

Pope Francis gives the Angelus address Jan. 1, 2021. Credit: Vatican Media.

With Mary's Help, Fill the New Year with "spiritual growth": Pope Francis

The Virgin Mary’s motherly care encourages us to use our God-given time for building up the world and peace, not...

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica Dec. 31, 2017. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

At the End of a Year of Pandemic, "we praise you, God": Pope Francis

Pope Francis explained Thursday why the Catholic Church gives thanks to God at the close of a calendar year, even...

Pope Francis offers Mass on Jan. 1, 2020 in St. Peter's Basilica. Credit: Vatican Media.

"Painful sciatica" Prevents Pope Francis from Attending Vatican's New Year's Liturgies

Because of sciatic pain, Pope Francis will not preside at the Vatican's liturgies on New Year's Eve and New Year's...

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Vatican COVID-19 Commission Promotes Vaccine Access for the Vulnerable

The Vatican’s COVID-19 commission said Tuesday it is working to help promote fair access to the coronavirus vaccine, especially for...

Cardinal Robert Sarah, prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship, in Rome on Nov. 25, 2014. Credit: Paul Badde.

Vatican Permits Priests to Say up to four Masses on Christmas Day

The Vatican’s liturgy congregation will permit priests to say up to four Masses on Christmas Day, the Solemnity of Mary,...

Pope Francis with an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe in St. Peter's Basilica Dec. 12, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media.

The Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe Points Us to God: Pope Francis

The Virgin Mary teaches us about God’s gift, abundance, and blessing, Pope Francis said Saturday on the Feast of Our...

Cardinal Kurt Koch, president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, in Rome on Oct. 23, 2019. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA.

New Vatican Guide for Bishops Addresses Common Challenges to Christian Unity

The Vatican published Friday a guide with suggestions for Catholic bishops to promote unity with other Christian communities, and offering...

A view of the facade of St. Peter's Basilica from the Vatican's Apostolic Palace. Credit: Lauren Cater/CNA.

Council of Cardinals Studies Suggested Amendments to Draft of Vatican Constitution

Pope Francis’ Council of Cardinals met online Tuesday to continue work on the new apostolic constitution to govern the Roman...

Pope Francis celebrates Mass according to the Zaire Use at St. Peter's Basilica on Dec. 1, 2019. Credit; Vatican Media.

“Liturgical inculturation in Congo” Shows Holy Spirit Gifts: Pope Francis in Book Preface

Pope Francis said Tuesday that inculturated liturgy can teach Catholics to better appreciate the diverse gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Pope Francis. Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis Advances Sainthood Causes of Priests with Early and Late Vocations

Pope Francis advanced Tuesday the sainthood causes of several men and women, including two Italian priests of the 20th century...

Young people hold the World Youth Day cross in Panama in January 2019. Credit: Vatican Media.

World Youth Day Cross Given to Portoguese Youth Ahead of International Gathering

Pope Francis offered Mass for the Feast of Christ the King on Sunday, and afterward oversaw the traditional passing of...

Pope Francis waves during the Angelus Nov. 15, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media.

Make Choices With Eternity in Mind: Pope Francis on Christ the King

On Christ the King Sunday, Pope Francis encouraged Catholics to make choices with eternity in mind, by thinking not about...

Pope Francis in the Vatican's apostolic library Nov. 11, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media/CNA.

Pope Francis Encourages Young Economists to Learn from the Poor

In a video message Saturday, Pope Francis encouraged young economists and entrepreneurs from around the world to bring Jesus to...