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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.

A priest celebrates the traditional Latin Mass at the Basilica of St. Pancras in Rome. Thoom/Shutterstock

Vatican Corrects "extraordinary form"’ Error in New Constitution

The Vatican constitution now refers to ‘the liturgical books prior to the reform of the Second Vatican Council.’

Pope Francis goes to confession during a penance service in St. Peter's Basilica on March 25, 2022. Vatican Media.

In Confession, Priest to Always Have “as goal universal call to holiness”: Pope Francis

Pope Francis spoke to around 800 priests and seminarians at the end of a course on the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Pope Francis reads the Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary in St. Peter’s Basilica, March 25, 2022. Vatican Media.

Pope Francis Consecrates Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

In his homily, the pope said that the consecration ‘is no magic formula but a spiritual act.’

Pope Francis visits a reception center for asylum seekers in Castelnuovo di Porto, north of Rome, on March 24, 2016. Vatican Media.

New Vatican Guide on Migrant Ministry Promotes Encounter with Others: Pope Francis

‘All of us are called to commit ourselves to universal fraternity,’ the pope wrote in a preface to the new...

Bishop-elect Christian Carlassare in a hospital in Nairobi, Kenya, April 27, 2021, after having been shot in Rumbek, South Sudan. Credit: ACI Africa

Pope Francis Meets Bishop-elect for South Sudan's Rumbek Diocese at Vatican

On Monday, Pope Francis met the South Sudan bishop-elect whose consecration was postponed last year after he was shot in...

Pope Francis greets Jesuit Superior General Father Arturo Sosa in the Clementine Hall on Feb. 9, 2017. Vatican Media.

The Saints Show Us How to Live in Communion With the Church: Pope Francis

Saturday marked the 400th anniversary of the canonization of saints Ignatius of Loyola, Francis Xavier, Teresa of Avila, Philip Neri,...

Human Embryo, File Photo. Firstbrook Just Click 100 via Flickr (CC BY-NC 2.0).

Pope Francis’ March Prayer Intention: For Christians Facing New Bioethical Challenges

‘Let us pray that we may give a Christian response to bioethical challenges,’ the pope said.

Portuguese pilgrims at WYD 2019, excited that their home country is set to host the next World Youth Day. Jonah McKeown/CNA

Pope Francis Wants 2023 World Youth Day in Lisbon to be an "event with life"

‘If you are not poets, this meeting will not work,’ the pope told organizers.

Cardinal Pietro Parolin celebrates Mass at the Basilica of Santa Sabina on the Aventine Hill in Rome, Italy, March 2, 2022. Vatican Media.

Pope Francis on Ash Wednesday: Lent is about Eternal Rewards, Not Appearances

The pope’s homily was read by Cardinal Pietro Parolin.

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Pope Francis Expresses Sorrow in Phone Call to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

The Ukrainian Embassy to the Holy See announced the news on Twitter.

Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk, head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. Aid to the Church in Need.

Ukrainian Catholic Leader: "No one has the right to stay silent"

“Today I ask everyone who will listen to us, everyone who will hear our voice from our bleeding Kyiv: fight...

Cardinal Pietro Parolin. Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Vatican Laments “tragic scenes” Taking Place in Ukraine after Russia’s Attack

“The tragic scenes which everyone feared are unfortunately becoming reality,” Cardinal Parolin said on Thursday.

Pope Francis before the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica during the convocation of the Jubilee of Mercy, April 11, 2015 / L'Osservatore Romano.

Vatican Launches Global Contest to Design 2025 Jubilee Year Logo

The winning submission will be chosen by a panel of judges.

Pope Francis addresses the International Theological Symposium on the Priesthood at the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall, Feb. 17, 2022. Daniel Ibáñez/CNA.

Pope Francis Gives Personal Reflection on His More Than 52 Years of Priesthood

He suggested the speech might be the ‘swan song’ of his priestly life.

The Palazzo del Sant’Uffizio, the seat of the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Jim McIntosh via Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0).

Pope Francis Changes Structure of Vatican Doctrinal Office in Latest Roman Curia Reform

The restructuring is the latest step in Pope Francis' ongoing reform of the Roman Curia.

The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, France. Célian de La Rochefoucauld via youheritage.com.

Pilgrims Couldn’t Visit Lourdes. So a Drone Photographer Took Lourdes to Them

How a young French Catholic overcame the limits of the coronavirus lockdown.

Pope Francis prays at the tomb of Pope Pius XII on Nov. 2, 2021. Vatican Media.

Pope Francis Recalls Powerful Message from His Predecessor, Pius XII, 70 Years Later

Pius XII made a landmark radio broadcast on Feb. 10, 1952.

Vatican Symposium to Explore Relationship Between Priests and Laity

Cardinal Marc Ouellet, prefect of the Congregation for Bishops, has organized the meeting.

Timothy P. Schmalz with his sculpture ‘Let the Oppressed Go Free.’. Courtesy of Timothy P. Schmalz.

St. Josephine Bakhita Sculpture Shines Light on Reality of Human Trafficking

The ex-slave’s feast day is celebrated on Feb. 8.