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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 blesses a baby at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square on Nov. 22, 2017. Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Vatican Introduces Three Days of Paid Paternity Leave for Employees

Pope Francis approved the change.

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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.

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!’