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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 Terce with contemplative nuns in Madagascar Sept. 7, 2019. Credit: Vatican press pool.

Perfection is Found in Small Acts of Charity, Pope Francis tells Contemplative Nuns

The path to holiness is made up of small, daily acts of obedience and love, Pope Francis told the contemplative...

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in Maputo, Mozambique Sept. 6, 2019. Credit: Edward Pentin/CNA.

Pray for Your Enemies, Pope Francis Tells Mozambican Catholics

Jesus calls his followers to a high standard – to forgive their enemies, to pray for those who have hurt...

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Pope Francis Challenges Catholic Church in Mozambique to Be ‘door to solutions’

Pope Francis urged Catholic Church leaders in Mozambique Thursday, to avoid being part of conflicts and divisions, but to go...

Youth perform a dance in the Maxaquene Pavilion in Maputo before the arrival of Pope Francis Sept. 5, 2019. Credit: Vatican Press Pool Photo.

Do Not Let Go of Joy, Pope Francis Urges Youth in Mozambique

Pope Francis encouraged young people of different faiths in Mozambique Thursday to not give up in the face of their...

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Solidarity is Strong in the Catholic Church in Madagascar Ahead of Pope Francis Visit

Later this week, Pope Francis visit the island nation of Madagascar, a place where the faith is practiced with simplicity...

Pope Francis speaks to Italian Association of Medical Oncology Sept. 2, 2019. Credit: Vatican Media.

Pope Francis Condemns Euthanasia as Utilitarianism, not Freedom

Euthanasia is a way of treating the human person as an object; while it may appear to give freedom, it...

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Do not act with tyranny towards God's creation, Pope Francis says

In a message for Sunday’s World Day of Prayer for Care of Creation, Pope Francis encouraged Catholics to make simple...

Pope Francis at the general audience Nov. 15, 2017. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Pope Francis Got Stuck in a Vatican Elevator, Firefighters Helped Him

Pope Francis begged the pardon of the crowd gathered in St. Peter’s Square Sunday, explaining that he was late because...

Pope Francis waves in St. Peter's Square May 8, 2019. Credit: Lucia Ballester/CNA.

Two New African Cardinals among the 13 to be Appointed in October

Pope Francis announced Sunday he will create 13 new cardinals, from every part of the world, in a consistory Oct....

Pope Francis. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Pope Francis will visit this Catholic-run HIV treatment center in Mozambique

Days ahead of his trip to three Eastern African nations, Pope Francis sent a video message to the people of...

Pope Francis blesses an icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Credit: Vatican Media.

Pope Francis: Mary helps Christians enter heaven through the 'narrow gate'

The way to heaven is difficult and the gate to enter small, but Jesus’ mother, Mary, who herself entered through...

Pope Francis greets migrants July 6, 2018 after Mass for the anniversary of his visit to Lampedusa. Credit: Vatican Media.

Pope Francis: Migrants are people, not just a social issue

Pope Francis called Monday for an end to the rhetoric which views migrants as something ‘other,’ saying they are human...

Pope Francis at the general audience Sept. 5, 2018. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Pope Francis: Judge your own heart first – not that of those in need

Helping a person in need requires compassion toward their situation, Pope Francis said Sunday, encouraging Catholics to think first about...

Pope Francis with priests. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Francis urges priests to be faithful in time of 'ecclesial purification'

Pope Francis published a letter Sunday to encourage all priests to remain steadfast and prayerful during this time of purification...

Pope Francis in the Paul VI hall Dec. 13, 2017. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

True wealth is found in Jesus Christ, not money, Pope Francis says

Pope Francis Wednesday criticized those who give more consideration to money than the sacraments or helping others find true wealth...

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Papal visit a reason for Mozambique to rejoice, priest says

Pope Francis’ visit to Mozambique Sept. 5-6 will be a moment of rejoicing for Catholics in that country, who greatly...