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

On New Year's Eve, Pope Francis Calls Listening An Act of Love

It is an act of love to spend time with others, to listen to them and their needs, and to...

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Exorcist: Temptation – not possession – is the most significant demonic activity

Though dramatic representations of demonic possessions, as seen in Hollywood, can make them appear to be the primary method of...

Pope Francis at the general audience Jan. 31, 2018. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Pope prays for Philippines, struck by deadly Christmas Day typhoon

Pope Francis Thursday prayed for the people of the Philippines, who were hit Christmas Day by a typhoon which has...

Pope Francis gives the Angelus address during Advent 2016. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

St. Stephen's martyrdom shows 'true meaning of Christmas,' Pope Francis says

The death of St. Stephen, the Church’s first martyr, teaches Catholics to renew their commitment to charity and self-gift, part...

Pope Francis with children of the Santa Marta Dispensary in 2017. Credit: Vatican Media.

Children are 'innocence, promise, many good things,' Pope Francis says

Pope Francis Sunday attended a party with the children and families receiving treatment and help at the Vatican's 98-year-old free...

Pope Francis uncovers the Child Jesus in St. Peter's Basilica Dec. 24, 2019. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Sinner or Saint – God Loves you, Pope Francis Says on Christmas Eve

A person’s weakness and sin does not change Christ’s love for them, and Catholics should strive to treat others the...

Pope Francis gives his annual Christmas greeting to the Roman Curia Dec. 21, 2019. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/Vatican Pool.

Church Reform Takes Personal Conversion, Pope Francis Tells Roman Curia

To carry out the continuing reform of the Church requires a willingness to change and a commitment to personal conversion,...

Pope Francis greets employees of Vatican City State and their families Dec. 21, 2019. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Pope Francis: A baby's Smile is a Sign of God’s Love

The very first way the Child Jesus revealed the love and goodness of the Father was in smiling at his...

Pope Francis with Cardinal Angelo Sodano. Credit: Vatican Media.

Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Dean of Cardinals, Sets 5-Year Term Limit

Pope Francis Saturday accepted the resignation of Cardinal Angelo Sodano as dean of the College of Cardinals and declared that...

Pope Francis in the Pope Paul VI hall Dec. 21, 2019. Credit: Vatican Media.

Pope Francis: This Christmas, Imitate St. Joseph's Trust in God

In a difficult situation, St. Joseph put his whole trust in God and was obedient, an example for all Catholics...

Pope Francis incenses the nativity scene in St. Peter's Basilica Dec. 24, 2017. Credit: Vatican Media.

Pope Francis: Nativity Scenes Show a 'domestic Gospel'

Pope Francis Wednesday called Christmas nativity scenes a “domestic Gospel,” which helps to make the Holy Family present in one’s...

Archbishop Luigi Ventura, then-Apostolic Nuncio to Canada, speaks at a Mass and Concert held in Ottawa, April 2, 2009. Credit: Bruce MacRae via Flickr (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)

Accused Nuncio to France Resigns Post

Pope Francis Tuesday accepted Archbishop Luigi Ventura's resignation as apostolic nuncio to France. Ventura was accused of sexual assault earlier...

Pope Francis on May 29, 2019. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA.

Pope Francis Lifts Pontifical Secret From Legal Proceedings of Abuse Trials of Clerics

Pope Francis declared Tuesday that the pontifical secret will no longer apply in cases of accusations and trials involving abuse...

Pope Francis meets with participants in a World Day of Reflection against Trafficking in Persons in Vatican City, Feb. 12, 2018. Credit: Vatican City.

Women African Judges Meet at Vatican to Deliberate on 'plague' of Human Trafficking

A group of around 50 women judges and prosecutors engaged in the fight against human trafficking and organized crime in...

Pope Francis May 15, 2019. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA.

In a De-Christianized World, Priests Should Be Pillars of Faith, Pope Francis Says

Priests should strive after a strong relationship with Christ, beginning in seminary, in order to be the guides in faith...

Cardinal Luis Tagle. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Cardinal Tagle Named Head of Propaganda Fide, Vatican Evangelization Office

Pope Francis Sunday appointed Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle, archbishop of Manila, Philippines, to lead the Congregation for the Evangelization...

Statue of the Immaculate Conception in Rome's Piazza di Spagna Dec. 8, 2019. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

"You never stop loving your children": Pope Francis' Prayer for the Immaculate Conception

For the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, Pope Francis Sunday venerated a statue of the Virgin Mary located...

Pope Francis prays before Our Lady of Fatima May 13, 2015. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Pope: Mary's Immaculate Conception the Start of the Fulfillment of God's Plan

With Our Lady’s Immaculate Conception, God was, even before Mary’s birth, putting into motion his plan of salvation for the...

Pope Francis on the popemobile Dec. 4, 2019. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Pope Francis on Sharing the Christian Message in 'reality'

Pope Francis spoke Friday about how the Gospel message must be based in concrete reality, through which Christ himself communicates...

St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, Jan. 25, 2015. Credit: Bohumil Petrik/CNA.

Release of New Curial Constitution Delayed Again

The publication date of the new constitution governing the Roman Curia has been delayed again as Pope Francis' council of...