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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 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...

Pope Francis speaks to Jesuits at the apostolic nunciature in Athens, Greece, Dec. 4, 2021. Vatican Media.

Halving of Jesuit Numbers Worldwide a Lesson in Humility: Pope Francis

‘We have to get used to humiliation,’ the pope told Jesuits in Greece.

Pope Francis prays before the Salus Populi Romani icon in Rome’s Basilica of St. Mary Major Dec. 8, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media. null

Pope Francis Appoints Commissioner to Oversee Rome 1basilica’s Financial Assets

St. Mary Major is one of four papal major basilicas in Rome.

Archbishop Arthur Roche at a Vatican press conference on Feb. 10, 2015. Bohumil Petrik/CNA.

Vatican Liturgy Office Issues Guidelines for Catechist Ministry

Pope Francis created the instituted lay ministry of catechist in May.

Pope Francis meets a delegation of people who donated the Christmas tree and the nativity scene in St. Peter’s Square and the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, Dec. 10, 2021. Daniel Ibáñez/CNA.

Avoid "fake Christmas" of Commercialism by Reflecting on God’s Closeness: Pope Francis

The Vatican’s 2021 nativity scene was unveiled in St. Peter’s Square.

Pope Francis speaks during the Angelus prayer. Vatican Media

Life’s Essential Ingredient is Prayer: Pope Francis on First Sunday of Advent

On the first Sunday of Advent, Pope Francis reminded Christians that an essential ingredient for living an alert and joyful...

Pope Francis embraces a man in a wheelchair at the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square on June 10, 2015. L'Osservatore Romano.

Pope Francis to Persons with Disabilities: "The Church loves you and needs each of you"

The pope issued a message marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

Pope Francis’ general audience in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, Nov. 24, 2021. Daniel Ibáñez/CNA.

St. Joseph Continues to Protect the Catholic Church Today: Pope Francis

The pope’s general audience address focused on the genealogy of Jesus.

Pope Francis addresses the Italian bishops’ conference in Rome, Nov. 22, 2021. Vatican Media.

Pope Francis Speaks to Italy’s Catholic Bishops in "strictly private" Meeting

Pope Francis gave the bishops a card with a meditation called ‘The Beatitudes of the Bishop.’

Pope Francis met participants and organizers of a Christmas songwriting contest at the Vatican on Nov. 22, 2021. Vatican Media

Pope Francis Tells Young Adults to Hold onto Hope as Advent Nears

Pope Francis met young adults and teens participating in a songwriting contest based on the theme of Christmas.