Articles by Kristina Millare
Pope Francis and Holy See sports association to Olympic athletes: 'Win the medal of fraternity'
Jul 26, 2024 / 17:26 pmPope Francis and Athletica Vaticana have invited all athletes participating in the 2024 Olympic Games to harness the “great social power of sport” to unite people and be witnesses of peace.
Russian Orthodox bishop of Budapest-Hungary suspended following reports of sexual misconduct
Jul 26, 2024 / 17:15 pmAccording to the online news site Novaya Gazeta Europe, Georgy Suzuki, who served as the bishop’s personal assistant between Oct. 2022 and Jan. 2024, was sexually harassed on several occasions by the 58-year-old high-ranking prelate.
Pope Francis appoints new auxiliary bishop known for ‘priestly heart’ to St. Paul-Minneapolis
Jul 25, 2024 / 15:30 pmPope Francis on Thursday appointed Father Kevin Kenney as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.
Vatican approves ‘spiritual experience’ connected to Trinity shrine of Maccio in Italy
Jul 24, 2024 / 17:15 pmIt is the fifth public announcement of the DDF since the office published norms for the discernment of “alleged supernatural phenomena” on May 17.
Holy See encourages Catholics in Philippines to ‘listen to their pastors’ on divorce bill
Jul 6, 2024 / 06:00 amThe Absolute Divorce bill passed the Philippines’ House of Representatives on May 22 with 131 votes in favor of the bill.
Indonesian island set to become an international Catholic pilgrim destination
Jun 30, 2024 / 07:00 amThe government of Indonesia plans to boost religious tourism on Flores Island, famous for its history and Catholic heritage.
‘Open the doors’ of the Church, Pope Francis implores on solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul
Jun 29, 2024 / 09:45 amThe pope addressed thousands gathered within St. Peter’s Basilica amid renovation projects in preparation for the upcoming 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope.
Pope Francis to bless ‘pallia’ at Mass on Sts. Peter and Paul’s feast day
Jun 28, 2024 / 16:40 pmEach blessed pallium will be placed on the shoulders of the 42 new metropolitan archbishops who were appointed during the last year, including two Americans.
Stop using art by Father Rupnik, Cardinal O’Malley tells Vatican officials
Jun 28, 2024 / 15:05 pm“We must avoid sending a message that the Holy See is oblivious to the psychological distress that so many are suffering,” Cardinal Seán O’Malley wrote.
Pope Francis unveils plan for Vatican to go solar
Jun 26, 2024 / 17:30 pmThe plan was outlined in Pope Francis’ latest motu proprio, “Fratello Sole,” or “Brother Sun.”
Conference in Rome highlights Pacific islands’ climate peril and calls for global action
Jun 26, 2024 / 14:15 pmOrganized by the Australian Embassy to the Holy See, the June 23 event aimed at raising awareness of the impacts of climate change in the Asia Pacific.
New Filipino bishop of the Pacific’s Cook Islands hopes to ‘spiritually nourish’ his people
Jun 1, 2024 / 06:00 amBishop Reynaldo Bunyi Getalado expressed his aspiration to “spiritually nourish” the people of God and develop a “harmonious relationship” with the priests.
International Jérôme Lejeune bioethics conference highlights crucial life and health issues
May 20, 2024 / 11:53 amThe International Chair of Bioethics Jérôme Lejeune held its second annual international conference in Rome on May 17–18.
Here’s how the city of Rome is preparing for the 2025 Jubilee Year
May 18, 2024 / 06:00 amApproximately 358 planned projects in the Lazio region, where Rome is located, are underway in preparation for the 2025 Jubilee Year.
Children and youth to play central role in Pope Francis visit to Papua New Guinea
May 8, 2024 / 06:00 am“Everything is ‘young’ in PNG: church, country, modern civilization,” said Father Giorgio Licini, an organizer of the pope’s upcoming trip to the Asia Pacific.
Pope Francis: We need to ‘welcome God into our daily lives’ and pray for ‘real peace’
May 1, 2024 / 09:45 amOn Wednesday, Pope Francis addressed an international audience in the Paul VI Hall and reiterated the importance of faith in the Christian life.
Italy set to pass amendment allowing pro-life groups into family planning clinics
Apr 22, 2024 / 14:15 pmThe provision attached to a health care system law would allow pro-life groups to offer women alternatives to abortion.
Cardinal Goh of Singapore hopes Pope Francis’ visit will ‘spur a renewal’ in the country
Apr 17, 2024 / 06:00 amCardinal William Goh expressed his hope that the Holy Father’s visit to the city-nation from Sept. 11–13 “will bring renewed fervor to all Catholics in Singapore.”
Pope Francis’ Indonesia visit to ‘strengthen message of tolerance, unity, and world peace’
Apr 15, 2024 / 15:15 pmThe Indonesian government has confirmed the country will be the first destination in the 87-year-old pontiff’s apostolic journey to the Asia Pacific region Sept. 2–13.
Church in Kyrgyzstan: a ‘blossoming bud’ growing in the peripheries of the world
Apr 8, 2024 / 07:00 amThe Apostolic Administration of Kyrgyzstan convened a two-day meeting April 2-3 in the capital of Bishkek to pray and discuss the work of the local Church.