Articles by Kristina Millare
Cardinal Parolin: Christians essential for peace, ‘fraternal coexistence’ in the Middle East
Jan 14, 2025 / 09:35 amParolin met with the papal representatives of Bahrain, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Syria, and Yemen.
Indonesian archbishop rejects government energy plans in majority Catholic island of Flores
Jan 14, 2025 / 06:00 amIndonesia’s Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry designated Flores a “geothermal spot” in 2017, identifying 16 project sites on the island in spite of opposition.
Pope Francis: Baptism a ‘new birthday,’ faith the ‘greatest gift’ for children
Jan 12, 2025 / 11:00 am“Today, each of you parents and the Church herself give the greatest, greatest gift: the gift of faith to children,” Pope Francis told families.
Pope Francis warns of polarization, cites Trump attack in address to diplomats
Jan 9, 2025 / 13:00 pmPope Francis delivered his annual “state of the world” address on Thursday, asking ambassadors to pursue a “diplomacy of hope” in the 2025 Jubilee Year.
Pope Francis: Christians have a duty to prevent, condemn child exploitation
Jan 8, 2025 / 12:35 pmPutting a spotlight on the “scourge of child labor,” the Holy Father lamented that there are “too many children forced to work” who are unable to smile or dream.
More than 500,000 people pass through St. Peter’s Holy Door after Christmas opening
Jan 7, 2025 / 11:00 amPope Francis, the first “pilgrim of hope” to cross the Holy Door’s threshold, inaugurated the 2025 Jubilee Year by opening the papal basilica’s door on Dec. 24.
Pope Francis: Last day of 2024 a time to reflect on the ‘universal vocation’ of Rome
Dec 31, 2024 / 17:50 pmPope Francis celebrated first vespers for the vigil of the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, in St. Peter’s Basilica on Tuesday.
Pope Francis appoints new bishop for Philippines’ Tarlac Diocese
Dec 31, 2024 / 15:00 pmBishop Roberto Calara Mallari, 61, will succeed the late Bishop Enrique Macaraeg to become the fourth bishop of the Tarlac Diocese.
Urbi et orbi: Pope Francis urges world leaders to pursue dialogue, peace in jubilee year
Dec 25, 2024 / 12:54 pmPope Francis insisted that a “just and lasting peace” can only be achieved in our world if people first turn to the “Father of Mercies.”
Vatican officially opens beatification process for late Belgian King Baudouin
Dec 23, 2024 / 12:30 pmPope Francis announced the opening of the cause for beatification and canonization of King Baudouin during his recent apostolic journey to Belgium.
Pope Francis calls for ‘ceasefire on all war fronts’ at Christmas
Dec 22, 2024 / 11:50 am“May the weapons be silenced and Christmas carols resound!” Pope Francis insisted on Sunday.
Pope Francis at Sunday Angelus before Christmas: ‘No child is ever a mistake’
Dec 22, 2024 / 11:20 amPope Francis emphasized that “no child is ever a mistake” during his last Angelus address before Christmas Day.
Pope Francis appoints 5 new auxiliary bishops for Chicago Archdiocese
Dec 20, 2024 / 14:35 pm“These fine archdiocesan priests reflect the people of this particular Church and the many talents of our local presbyterate,” Cardinal Blase Cupich said.
Pope Francis prays for Cyclone Chido victims in France’s poorest overseas territory
Dec 18, 2024 / 11:30 amPope Francis on Wednesday prayed especially for Cyclone Chido victims in the French territory of Mayotte during his weekly general audience.
Pope Francis appoints new auxiliary bishop for Jordan and the titular see of Siminia
Dec 17, 2024 / 13:15 pmLatin Patriarch of Jerusalem Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, OFM, expressed his gratitude to Pope Francis for Father Iyad Twal’s appointments.
Pope Francis at 88: Age-old wisdom, intergenerational dialogue at heart of evangelization
Dec 17, 2024 / 09:20 amHaving instituted the World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly in 2021, the Holy Father is keeping true to his inaugural message dedicated to older Catholics.
Pope Francis to Filipino community in Spain: The Church ‘is a warm and welcoming home’
Dec 16, 2024 / 09:30 am“It is a great joy for me to welcome you to the house of St. Peter, to the home of the Church,” the pope shared with the Filipino delegation.
Overturning Nancy Pelosi’s Communion ban: It’s too late for an appeal, expert says
Dec 13, 2024 / 16:35 pmPelosi would have needed to bring her case to Pope Francis within 30 days of Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone’s initial imposition of the ban, Father Stefan Mückl said.
Pope Francis releases World Day of Peace message, renews call to end death penalty
Dec 12, 2024 / 14:30 pmPope Francis on Thursday released his message for the 58th World Day of Peace, commemorated annually on Jan. 1, with three concrete proposals.
Pope Francis: Gentleness, respect are more effective than ‘the strength of arguments’
Dec 11, 2024 / 10:25 amThe Holy Father said “the first and most effective form of evangelization” is the love we show others.