Articles by Kristina Millare
Vatican releases new guidelines on human dignity, ‘urgent’ need to form consciences
Mar 25, 2025 / 10:45 amThe 40-page pastoral framework document highlights the urgent need to respond to Pope Francis’ call “to solidarity and fraternal love for the great human family.”
Children’s prayers for Pope Francis: ‘We can make him feel better’
Mar 24, 2025 / 15:10 pmIn an interview with CNA, three young parishioners from the Church of St. Eugene in the Roman suburb of Parioli emphasized the importance of praying for the pope.
PHOTOS: Romans celebrate St. Joseph’s feast day, venerate his holy cloak
Mar 19, 2025 / 14:45 pmFestivities began March 9 with a vigil Mass at the parish to commence the March 10–18 novena leading up to the feast day dedicated to the husband of the Virgin Mary.
Pope Francis: Fear of change can be overcome with Jesus as our guide
Mar 19, 2025 / 11:55 amIn his prepared March 19 catechesis on “Jesus Our Hope,” the Holy Father reflected on Nicodemus’ encounter with the Son of God in St. John’s Gospel.
Pope Francis prays for victims and families of deadly nightclub fire in Macedonia
Mar 16, 2025 / 14:04 pmThe Vatican’s Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin shared the Holy Father’s condolences for fire victims and their families through a telegram.
Pope Francis praises God for those who shine ‘light of his infinite love’ in the world
Mar 16, 2025 / 09:43 amPope Francis on Sunday expressed his gratitude for those who bring God’s love into the world through their dedicated service to those who are sick.
Cardinal Koch: ‘Suffering of illness’ a great challenge for aging Pope Francis
Mar 12, 2025 / 13:20 pmBefore leading Tuesday evening’s recitation of rosary, held inside the Vatican’s Paul VI Audience Hall, Koch drew parallels in the lives of Pope Francis and St. Peter.
Pope Francis urges world not to forget countries in need of God’s ‘gift of peace’
Mar 10, 2025 / 17:15 pmThe 88-year-old pontiff has asked people to remember to pray for God’s “gift of peace” for those suffering in several countries.
Pope Francis thanks world’s volunteers for the ‘miracle of tenderness’
Mar 9, 2025 / 13:20 pmPope Francis on Sunday thanked volunteers for the closeness and tenderness they show others in need of their care.
Pope Francis: Temptations, falls do not end in failure for those who believe in God’s love
Mar 9, 2025 / 10:30 amPope Francis on Sunday said defeats are not definitive for those who believe in Jesus Christ and trust in God’s love and forgiveness.
Cook Islands hosts ecumenical World Day of Prayer
Mar 7, 2025 / 11:35 amThe World Day of Prayer International Community has held prayer services in various countries — including the U.S., Hong Kong, and Brazil — since 1927.
Pope Francis: Lent is a time to accept our fragility, rekindle hope in Jesus
Mar 5, 2025 / 14:10 pm“Made of ashes and earth, we experience fragility through illness, poverty, and the hardships that can suddenly befall us and our families,” the pope said.
Pope Francis asks Christians to start Lent ‘full of hope’ in the footsteps of Jesus Christ
Mar 5, 2025 / 11:00 amIn his prepared March 5 catechesis, the Holy Father spoke about the 12-year-old Jesus’ desire to live his mission as the Son of God.
Pope Francis had two episodes of ‘acute respiratory insufficiency,’ Vatican says
Mar 3, 2025 / 14:35 pmThe Holy Father was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Feb. 14 and has since been treated for respiratory infections, double pneumonia, and mild kidney insufficiency.
Pope Francis: Faith of migrants and refugees bears witness to ‘hope for the future’
Mar 3, 2025 / 12:20 pmThe Church will mark the World Day of Migrants and Refugees from Oct. 4-5 to coincide with the two-day celebration of the Jubilee of Migrants and the Missionary World.
From capirotada to hot cross buns: Lent’s rich culinary traditions
Mar 2, 2025 / 06:00 amMany around the world use the season of Lent to prepare specific homemade delicacies to remind them of the life of Jesus Christ as he made his way to the cross.
Pope Francis tells liturgists to avoid ‘pageantry or prominence’
Feb 28, 2025 / 13:20 pmThe Holy Father said dioceses should “foster a liturgical style that expresses the following of Jesus.”
Pope Francis’ medical condition continues to improve, Vatican says
Feb 27, 2025 / 15:40 pm“Due to the complexity of the clinical picture, further days of clinical stability are needed to clarify the prognosis,” the Vatican said Thursday.
Pope Francis’ early-stage kidney insufficiency ‘subsided’ on Wednesday, Vatican says
Feb 26, 2025 / 15:05 pm“The Holy Father's clinical condition over the past 24 hours has shown further slight improvement,” the Holy See Press Office stated.
Pope Francis shines light on Bible’s elderly ‘pilgrims of hope’ in Wednesday catechesis
Feb 26, 2025 / 13:05 pmIn his second catechesis since being admitted into Rome’s Gemelli Hospital nearly two weeks ago, the Holy Father reflected on the presentation of Jesus in the Temple.