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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.

Crowds pray the Stations of the Cross at the Colosseum with Pope Francis on Good Friday 2019. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Beauty, Drama and Pinpoint Silence: Easter Triduum Memories from Rome

As Christians reflect on the reality of the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ during these three momentous days,...

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square April 17, 2019. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Pope Startles Host with Call on Live TV, Says "I am close to the People of God"

“I am close, I am close to you all,” Pope Francis said on Good Friday, making a surprise call-in to...

Pope Francis prays by the crucifix in St. Peter's Basilica April 10, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media.

The Cross has Changed the Meaning of Suffering, Says Papal Preacher on Good Friday

Through his death on the cross, Jesus has redeemed all human pain, including the suffering caused by the coronavirus pandemic,...

Cardinal Robert Sarah. Credit: Bohumil Petrik/CNA.

Coronavirus Victims Have 'inalienable right' to Priests' Help, Says Cardinal Sarah

In the coronavirus pandemic, the sick and dying cannot be denied the sacramental assistance of a priest, Cardinal Robert Sarah...

A 2019 meeting in the Vatican's New Synod Hall. Credit: Vatican Media.

Pope Francis Establishes New Commission to Study Women Deacons

The Vatican announced Wednesday that Pope Francis has created a new commission to study the question of a female diaconate...

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Saving Elderly from COVID-19 "a priority," Vatican’s Laity Dicastery Says

During the coronavirus pandemic, saving the elderly must be just as important as saving others, the Vatican’s Laity, Family, and...

Pope Francis stands in front of the crucifix in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta April 4, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media.

Sin Starts with Giving in to “small temptations in our soul”, Pope Francis Cautions

Before we commit a sin, there were usually small temptations which we let grow in our soul, eventually making excuses...

Crucifix inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. Credit: Lauren Cater/CNA.

Good Friday Holy Land Collection Moved to September Due to Coronavirus

The Lenten Holy Land collection will be moved to September this year because of the suspension of public Masses in...

Pope Francis lifts the Eucharist during Mass March 31, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media.

Pope Francis Prays the Church Will Welcome the Homeless During Coronavirus

Pope Francis prayed Tuesday for all those who do not have homes to go to during the coronavirus pandemic, that...

Pope Francis gives an extraordianry Urbi et Orbi blessing in St. Peter's Square, March 27, 2020. / Vatican Media.

Pope Francis Gives Special Apostolic Blessing, "Urbi et Orbi", During Coronavirus Pandemic

On Friday, before an empty and rain-covered St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis held Eucharistic adoration and gave an extraordinary Urbi...

Pope Francis prays global Our Father March 25, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media.

Pope Francis Leads Christians in Global Our Father for God's Mercy Amid Coronavirus

Pope Francis Wednesday led Christians around the world in praying an Our Father to ask God’s mercy during the coronavirus...

A red cross ambulance passes in front of the Vatican as Italy prepares for the coronavirus, March 9, 2020. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Vatican City Has 4 Cases of Coronavirus

The director of the Holy See press office, Matteo Bruni, said Tuesday there are now a total of four people...

Pope Francis prays in the chapel of Casa Santa Marta March 23, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis During Coronavirus: Beware the 'poison' of laziness, complaining

Pope Francis Tuesday warned Christians to avoid living in a “fog” of sadness, sloth, and complaining, instead of rejoicing in...

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Two Roman Convents Isolated As 59 Religious Sisters Test Positive for Coronavirus

Two convents, one in Rome and one in a town nearby the capital city, have been isolated as the majority...

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Pope Francis Suspends Trials of Vatican City's Court During Coronavirus

Due to the coronavirus outbreak, Pope Francis suspended Thursday non-urgent trials in the Vatican City State’s judicial system until after...

Pope Francis gives his apostolic blessing at the end of the general audience March 18, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media.

Everyone is in Debt to God's Mercy, Pope Francis says

Showing and receiving God’s mercy are central aspects of Christian life – and everyone is in debt to God for...

Pope Francis offers Mass in Casa Santa Marta March 17, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media.

Pope Francis Prays For Those Who Have Died From Coronavirus

Pope Francis offered Mass Wednesday for all the people who have died from the coronavirus, including medical staff who have...

Pope Francis offers a private Mass in the chapel of Casa Santa Marta March 15, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media.

Amid Coronavirus Isolation, Catholics Are United in Christ, Pope Francis Says

As many Catholics are unable to attend Mass or gather because of the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis recalled the Church’s...

Pope Francis offers Easter Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square April 21, 2019. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Pope's Easter Liturgies Closed to Public

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis’ liturgies for Holy Week and Easter, which usually include the presence of thousands...

Pope Francis offers Mass in Casa Santa Marta March 13, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis Prays for Pastors amid "drastic measures" to Contain COVID-19

Pope Francis offered his Mass on Friday for pastors, that they might discern well the proper measures to take to...