Kristina Millare

Kristina Millare

Kristina Millare is a freelance journalist with a professional communications background in the humanitarian aid and development sector, news journalism, entertainment marketing, politics and government, business and entrepreneurship.

Articles by Kristina Millare

Vatican approves ‘spiritual experience’ connected to Trinity shrine of Maccio in Italy

Jul 24, 2024 / 17:15 pm

It 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 am

The 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 am

The 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 am

The 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 pm

Each 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 pm

The 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 pm

Organized 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 am

Bishop 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 am

The 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 am

Approximately 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 am

On 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 pm

The 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 am

Cardinal 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 pm

The 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 am

The 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.