Hannah Brockhaus/CNA, Author at Catholic Herald

Hannah Brockhaus/CNA

Cardinal Sarah asks Pope Francis to reinstate individual Masses at St. Peter’s Basilica

March 29, 2021

“I humbly beg the Holy Father to order the withdrawal of the recent norms issued by the secretariat of state,” Cardinal Sarah wrote in an essay published Monday on the blog of Vatican journalist Sandro Magister.

Visitation at Vatican’s liturgy office before Cardinal Sarah’s successor announced

March 17, 2021

According to media reports, Bishop Claudio Maniago of Castellaneta, president of the liturgy commission of the Italian bishops’ conference, began a visitation to the Vatican’s liturgy office March 15.

Catholic leaders urge EU to be guided by solidarity in vaccine distribution

February 23, 2021

In a joint statement Feb. 23, Caritas Europa and the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the EU (COMECE) said that “commitment to solidarity must be the decisive criterion in this historic moment.”

Pope Francis appoints new archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica

February 20, 2021

With the positions of archpriest and vicar general, Cardinal Mauro Gambetti was also appointed president of the Fabric of St. Peter, the office responsible for maintenance of the basilica.

Council for the Economy discusses 2021 Vatican budget

February 18, 2021

According to a press release, the virtual assembly focused on the Holy See’s annual budget for the current year, presented by Spanish layman Maximino Caballero Ledo, who was appointed to the number two position in the Secretariat for the Economy in August.

Pope Francis modifies Vatican criminal code, citing ‘changing sensibilities’

February 16, 2021

These changes may affect the Vatican’s impending trial of the 39-year-old Italian woman Cecilia Marogna, who has been accused of embezzlement, which she denies.

Pope Francis praises Coptic Orthodox martyrs as ‘saints of all Christians’

February 16, 2021

In a video message for the “Day of Contemporary Martyrs” Feb. 15, the pope said, “I hold in my heart that baptism of blood, those twenty-one men baptized as Christians with water and the Spirit.”

The Rome church where you can venerate St. Valentine’s skull

February 14, 2021

Known as the patron saint of couples for his defense of Christian marriage, St. Valentine was martyred by decapitation on Feb. 14. He is also the inspiration behind the modern-day celebration of Valentine’s Day.

Accused priest asserts innocence at Vatican seminary abuse hearing

February 11, 2021

“These are unfounded accusations,” Fr. Gabriele Martinelli said during two hours of questioning in a Vatican courtroom on Feb. 10.

Pope Francis prays for stability in Burma as protestors condemn coup

February 08, 2021

Pope Francis held a moment of silent prayer for Myanmar (Burma) during his Angelus address on Sunday, expressing his “spiritual closeness," along with "prayers" and "solidarity” with the people of the country.

Vatican cardinal: Protecting Catholic doctrine will ‘always be necessary’

February 03, 2021

Vatican City, Feb 2, 2021 / 09:00 am MT (CNA).- The Vatican’s doctrinal chief has emphasized the Catholic Church’s duty to promote and protect her teachings as passed down by the Apostles.

Pope Francis adds feast of Martha, Mary, and Lazarus to Church calendar

February 02, 2021

The memorial of St. Martha was already included on Jan. 29 in the General Roman Calendar before the Second Vatican Council, but St. Lazarus and St. Mary had been originally left off due to uncertainty about the identity of Mary Magdalene. The decree explained that these uncertainties “have been resolved in recent studies and times,” and pointed out that Mary and Lazarus are already commemorated on July 29 in the Roman Martyrology, the Church’s official catalog of martyrs and saints.

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