Articles by Kristina Millare
Pope Francis declares Korean War Army chaplain Emil Kapaun ‘venerable’
Feb 25, 2025 / 12:15 pmRenowned Korean War military chaplain and Kansas native Emil Joseph Kapaun was declared “venerable” by Pope Francis on Tuesday.
Pope Francis is ‘fragile and not out of danger,’ doctors say
Feb 21, 2025 / 15:00 pm“The pope is not a quitter,” the Holy Father’s physician told journalists toward the end of a Friday press conference at Gemelli Hospital in Rome.
Pope Francis’ health ‘slightly improved’ after nearly one week in Gemelli Hospital
Feb 20, 2025 / 12:35 pmPope Francis’ medical condition has stabilized after nearly one week of medical treatment since being admitted into Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Feb. 14.
Vatican shares ailing Pope Francis’ weekly catechesis: ‘Jesus Christ our hope’
Feb 19, 2025 / 12:45 pmReflecting on the visit of the Magi to the child Jesus, the pope encouraged Christians to follow in the footsteps of these wise “pilgrims of hope.”
Irish bishop appointed to shepherd two dioceses
Feb 16, 2025 / 09:00 amPope Francis has appointed Bishop Kevin Doran to lead the Diocese of Achonry while continuing as bishop of Elphin.
Pope Francis’ AI adviser, experts raise concerns about artificial intelligence
Feb 14, 2025 / 15:15 pmProfessor Father Paolo Benanti discussed ethical and human rights challenges surrounding the use of AI at a Thursday event in Rome.
Pope Francis at Wednesday audience: ‘Let us do penance for peace’
Feb 12, 2025 / 10:16 amMaking the effort to use his own voice at the end of the audience, the pope earnestly pleaded with Catholics to “do our best” to bring an end to all conflicts.
Pope Francis appoints new auxiliary bishop for Archdiocese of Sydney in Australia
Feb 11, 2025 / 10:35 am“I’m grateful to the Holy Father for choosing another good and faith-filled priest to serve as a bishop in our archdiocese,” Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher said.
Pope Francis to Paris AI Action Summit: ‘Love is worth more than intelligence’
Feb 11, 2025 / 10:05 am“I ask all those attending the Paris summit not to forget that only the human ‘heart’ can reveal the meaning of our existence,” the Holy Father wrote.
PHOTOS: Military, police gather with Pope Francis for armed forces jubilee Mass
Feb 9, 2025 / 09:00 amPope Francis also praised the “important priestly presence” of military chaplains, pointing to the moral and spiritual support they provide.
Pope Francis urges all Catholics to be ‘missionaries of hope’ through prayer and action
Feb 6, 2025 / 11:30 am“I urge all of you, children, young people, adults, and the elderly, to participate actively in the common evangelizing mission of the Church,” the pope shared in his message.
Pope Francis prays for victims, grieving families of tragic school shooting in Sweden
Feb 5, 2025 / 13:15 pmIn a Feb. 5 telegram to Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, the Holy Father said he is deeply saddened by the incident and is praying for all those affected.
Pope Francis: Faith in God is ‘a force that sets love in motion’ in the world
Feb 5, 2025 / 09:40 amPope Francis on Wednesday continued his catechesis on “Jesus Christ Our Hope,” saying love is the force that compels people to share their faith in God with others.
Filipino cardinal urges Catholics to report clerical abuse to Church and civil authorities
Feb 3, 2025 / 11:50 amDays after BishopsAccountability.org on Jan. 29 launched its Philippines database, the cardinal insisted the country’s Catholics must report “erring priests.”
Expelled Society of St. Pius X bishop Richard Williamson dies at 84
Jan 30, 2025 / 14:00 pmRichard Williamson, former English bishop of the Priestly Society of St. Pius X (SSPX), died on Wednesday at the age of 84 after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage.
Pope Francis offers condolences after death of Albanian Orthodox Archbishop Anastasios
Jan 30, 2025 / 12:15 pm“The faith of the Orthodox community of Albania was certainly embodied in the life of our dear brother,” the pope said in his Jan. 27 message.
U.S. watchdog launches Philippines database of clergy accused of abuse against minors
Jan 29, 2025 / 11:45 amThe U.S. group’s co-director launched the online database in the Philippines on Wednesday, urging the country’s bishops to take action against those accused of sex abuse.
Pope Francis at Wednesday audience: Ask for the grace ‘to listen more than we speak’
Jan 29, 2025 / 09:15 amReflecting on the Gospel of St. Matthew, the Holy Father said people can learn from the righteous St. Joseph, who was always attentive to the will of God.
Orthodox Archbishop Anastasios of Albania dies at 95 following illness
Jan 28, 2025 / 14:25 pmUnder Archbishop Anastasios Yannoulatos’ leadership, after the fall of communism, more than 400 parishes were reopened and several new churches were built.
80 years later: Remembering the Catholic martyrs killed in Auschwitz during World War II
Jan 27, 2025 / 17:40 pmThe Auschwitz martyrs’ legacy of holiness continues to be a source of inspiration for Catholics worldwide.