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Register RadioSeven New SaintsPope Leo XIV is set to canonize seven new saints this Sunday, even as a Vatican court moves ahead with its abuse trial of former Jesuit and artist Fr Marco Rupnik. This week on Register Radio we are joined by Catholic News Agency's senior Vatican correspondent, Hannah Brockhaus. And then, we mark World Mission Sunday this week with Msgr. Roger Landry, National Director of the Pontifical Mission Society USA.
2025-10-1726 min
EWTN News in DepthPope Leo XIV's Second WeekAs Pope Leo XIV vows to take "every effort" to work for global peace — will the Vatican soon be hosting Russia-Ukraine peace talks? Correspondent Colm Flynn reports from Rome on Pope Leo XIV's full second week and senior Vatican correspondent for Catholic News Agency, Hannah Brockhaus, tells us what we know for certain about the Holy Father's peace efforts. The 2025 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage has begun the cross-country journey with the Blessed Sacrament - our Mark Irons brings us to Indianapolis for the kickoff event. Pope Leo XIV is framing the response to artificial intelligence as a critical mission for his pa...
2025-05-2457 minRegister RadioHabemus PapamOur host, Dr. Matthew Bunson, VP and Editorial director for EWTN News is joined by Frank Rocca, Senior Vatican Analyst for EWTN News, and Hannah Brockhaus, Senior Vatican Correspondent for the Catholic News Agency, to discuss our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV.
2025-05-1026 minRegister RadioRegister Radio - 12.21.24In the week before Christmas, Pope Francis made a visit to Corsica to talk about traditional popular piety. It’s a fitting theme as Christians everywhere prepare to contemplate the Nativity of Jesus. Catholic News Agency’s Hannah Brockhaus traveled with the pope and brings us a report. We also get a glimpse of Christmas preparations from a Catholic pastor and preview of Christmas homilies. We talk to Register contributor Father Dwight Longenecker.
2024-12-2125 min
News from EWTN NorwayPope Francis to canonize ‘Martyrs of Damascus,’ three others on Oct. 20Pope Francis to canonize ‘Martyrs of Damascus,’ three others on Oct. 20By Hannah BrockhausPope Francis will celebrate a Mass of canonization for 14 people, including the 11 “Martyrs of Damascus,” on Sunday, Oct. 20, the Vatican announced Monday.Full text story:https://ewtn.no/pope-francis-to-canonize-martyrs-of-damascus-three-others-on-oct-20/Photo credit:Pope Francis announced he will celebrate a Mass of canonization for 14 people, including the 11 “Martyrs of Damascus,” on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, the Vatican announced after the College of Cardinals voted to approve the canonizations of 15 people in a consistory on the morning of July 1, 2024. | Credit: Vati...
2024-07-0103 min
News from EWTN NorwayEU bishop: Elections show citizens concerned about Ukraine warEU bishop: Elections show citizens concerned about Ukraine warBy Hannah BrockhausCitizens of the European Union want EU politicians to be more actively engaged in international issues such as the Ukraine war, an Italian bishop said after the EU elections earlier this month. Full text story:https://ewtn.no/eu-bishop-elections-show-citizens-concerned-about-ukraine-war/Photo credit:At his Angelus address June 9, 2024, Pope Francis asked people to pray for the people who are suffering in Myanmar and in Ukraine, giving a special shoutout to some Ukrainians who were i...
2024-06-2602 min
News from EWTN Norway‘Summer Christmas’: Why does the Church celebrate the birthday of St. John the Baptist?‘Summer Christmas’: Why does the Church celebrate the birthday of St. John the Baptist?By Hannah BrockhausSt. John the Baptist, the forerunner of Christ, is one of only three people in history — after Jesus and Mary — whose birthday is celebrated in the Church’s liturgy.In fact, the Nativity of St. John the Baptist on June 24 is a solemnity, meaning it is the highest form of Catholic feast day. And because it falls exactly six months before the solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord, it is sometimes known as “...
2024-06-2404 min
News from EWTN NorwayDiocese of Rome closes first step toward sainthood for young wife and motherDiocese of Rome closes first step toward sainthood for young wife and motherBy Hannah BrockhausThe Diocese of Rome on Friday officially closed the diocesan phase of the investigation into the life and virtues of Chiara Corbella Petrillo, a joyful 28-year-old wife and mother who died from cancer in 2012 in Rome.Full text story:https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/258069/diocese-of-rome-closes-first-step-toward-sainthood-for-young-wife-and-motherPhoto credit: An attendee holds a photo of Chiara Corbella Petrillo at the closing of the diocesan phase of the investigation into her life...
2024-06-2307 min
News from EWTN NorwayPope Francis names Chinese bishop who attended Synod on Synodality to Archdiocese of Hangzhou Pope Francis names Chinese bishop who attended Synod on Synodality to Archdiocese of Hangzhou By Hannah BrockhausPope Francis has named Bishop Joseph Yang Yongqiang to lead the Archdiocese of Hangzhou in China, transferring him from the Diocese of Zhoucun, the Vatican announced Saturday.The June 12 nomination took place “within the framework of dialogue concerning the implementation of the Provisional Agreement between the Holy See and the People’s Republic of China,” the Vatican’s June 22 press release said.Full storyhttps://ewtn.no/pope-francis-names-chinese-bishop-who-attended-synod-on-synodality-to-archdiocese-of-hangzhou/Credit:Bishop...
2024-06-2302 minRegister RadioPope, G7, Comedians and Skeletons/ USCCB meeting and SCOTUS on MifepristoneThe Pope G7 and AI, celebrity comedians, the discovery of an unexpected skeleton and celebrating Big Bang Theory were among Vatican news items this week. CNA’s Hannah Brockhaus reports from Rome. Then Matthew Bunson covers the US Bishops spring meeting and CNA’s Ken Oliver reports on the Supreme Court’s rejection of pro-life doctors’ case against the abortion pill mifepristone.
2024-06-1527 min
TRADCASTTRADCAST EXPRESS 171TRADCAST EXPRESS - Episode 171 Topics covered: Bergoglio's Church of Sinners. Bergoglio and Paganism. 'Cardinal' Arthur Roche and the Theology of New Mass vs. the Theology of the Traditional Latin Mass. Links: Interview with Francis, Vatican News (Mar. 10, 2023) Antipope Francis, Apostolic Exhortation Gaudete et Exsultate (Mar. 19, 2018) Hannah Brockhaus, "Pope Francis: A Christian life based on achieving higher positions is 'pure paganism'", Catholic News Agency (Mar. 15, 2023) "Francis warns: Traditionalism is 'Paganism of Thought'!", Novus Ordo Wire (Aug. 5, 2022) For 'Access to the Sacred Circle of Spirits': Francis participates in Native American Smudge Ceremony, Novus Ordo Wire (Aug. 5, 2022...
2023-03-2416 min
CNA NewsroomEp. 80: After the BlastIn early August, something happened in Lebanon that no one expected— a massive explosion destroyed many of the city’s predominantly Christian neighborhoods. Lebanon is known as a place where Christians and Muslims live together in relative peace. What will happen next?
Later in the show, Rome Correspondent Hannah Brockhaus brings us the story of St. Charbel— a saint many believe can serve as a peaceful link between Christians and Muslims.
This is the first in a three-episode series on the worldwide persecution of Christians.
Shownotes:
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/pope-francis-calls-for-day-of-prayer-and-fasting-for-lebanon-57609
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/catholic-leader-outlines-vision-for-lebanon-as-the-switzerland-of-the-east-59966
https://www.cathol...
2020-09-1438 min
The Future is HumanCOVID-19 in Rome, a Women's Diaconate(?), and more w/Hannah BrockhausCOVID-19 in Rome, a Women's Diaconate(?), and more w/Hannah Brockhaus
Hannah Brockhaus, Senior Rome Correspondent for Catholic News Agency, joins us to talk about what it was like to be in Rome during COVID-19, the city's gradual reopening, Pope Francis' commissioning of a new body to examine women's diaconate ordination (again), St. Philip Neri, and more.
Follow Hannah on Twitter: @HannahBrockhaus
The USSCB letter Zac mentions in his preface: http://usccb.org/news/2020/20-83.cfm
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2020-06-0851 minCNA NewsroomEp. 62: Italy in the time of coronavirusWe look to Italy for the first of a two-part series on the impact of the coronavirus. CNA’s Rome correspondents Hannah Brockhaus and Courtney Mares share personal essays detailing their experiences living under lockdown in Rome. A former member of the Swiss Guard tells us about how his elderly parents are faring in the Italian city of Bergamo— one of the hardest hit cities in Italy.
Show notes:
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/churches-in-rome-can-reopen-for-private-prayer-92297
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/at-least-60-italian-priests-have-died-after-contracting-coronavirus-78399
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/former-swiss-guard-the-elderly-are-united-in-prayer-in-coronavirus-hit-italy-66295
2020-03-2323 min
The Future is HumanThe Amazon Synod w/CNA's Hannah BrockhausThe Amazon Synod w/CNA's Hannah Brockhaus
In today's episode we discuss the Amazon Synod with Hannah Brockhaus, Senior Rome Correspondent for the Catholic News Agency. We talk about living in Rome and our favorite pastas, why the Synod was called, what the Synod means, and the ridiculous "Pachamama" episode. Follow Hannah's on Twitter (@HannahBrockhaus) and read her work at the Catholic News Agency.
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2019-11-0450 min
Power & WitnessPower & Witness | Guest: Hannah Brockhaus | 3/25/19Hannah Brockhaus writes for Catholic News Agency / EWTN News from Rome covering the Vatican and Pope Francis.
2019-03-2630 min