Articles by Kristina Millare
Pope Francis: Indonesia’s high birth rate is an example for other countries
Sep 4, 2024 / 15:16 pmThe 87-year-old pontiff said the diverse nation’s high fertility rate should be an example for other countries around the world.
Pope Francis sends telegram of condolence to Cardinal Parolin after mother’s death
Sep 3, 2024 / 10:15 amPope Francis assured Parolin of his closeness with him and his extended family during their “moment of human suffering.”
Pope Francis begins historic apostolic journey to Southeast Asia and Oceania
Sep 2, 2024 / 08:18 amDuring his 11-day journey the 87-year-old pontiff will visit Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste (East Timor), and Singapore from Sept. 2–13.
Vatican grants ‘nihil obstat’ to Our Lady of Mercy shrine in France
Aug 30, 2024 / 16:32 pmOn Aug. 22, the Holy See issued a “nihil obstat” (no objection) to the miraculous visions and physical healing of French woman Estelle Faguette.
Pope agrees to appointments of two bishops chosen by Syro-Malabar Church for India
Aug 30, 2024 / 13:40 pmThe appointments come after years of internal tensions among Syro-Malabar Church leaders regarding a synodal, unified liturgy of the ancient Oriental Church.
Pope Francis: Human dignity must be ‘common commitment’ of all Christian churches
Aug 28, 2024 / 12:20 pmThis year’s symposium is titled “What Is Man? In the Time of Anthropological Mutation” and is taking place in Trani, Italy.
China officially recognizes formerly ‘underground’ bishop, Vatican says
Aug 27, 2024 / 13:00 pmThe bishop had reportedly once been placed under house arrest after refusing to join the church officially backed by the Chinese government.
Pope Francis meets with families of 2020 Beirut blast victims
Aug 26, 2024 / 10:39 amFour years since the deadly blast that killed more than 220 people and injured some 6,500, investigations into the cause of the explosion remain stalled.
Pope to Madagascar Eucharistic Congress pilgrims: Be missionaries of God’s love to others
Aug 23, 2024 / 16:00 pmIn a message for pilgrims at the third National Eucharistic Congress in Madagascar, Pope Francis says each person should be a missionary of God’s love to others.
EU watchdog reports alarming rise in Christian persecution, calls for protections
Aug 22, 2024 / 14:15 pmThe Vienna-based Observatory on Intolerance and Discrimination against Christians in Europe has reported an increase in anti-Christian hate crimes by 44%.
Synod on Synodality: Bishops launch regional workshops ahead of October meeting in Rome
Aug 22, 2024 / 05:30 amAround the world, bishops together with the Catholic faithful of their dioceses are gearing up for the second session of the 2021-2024 Synod on Synodality.
Pope Francis: Mary goes before us on the journey of life
Aug 15, 2024 / 09:31 amDuring his Angelus on the solemnity of the Assumption, the pope reminded Catholics that the Blessed Virgin Mary always “goes before us on the journey.”
Drama reenacting the assumption of Mary returns to Valencia Cathedral after 400 years
Aug 14, 2024 / 15:36 pmAfter 400 years, the Valencia Cathedral has reintroduced the performance of the “Mystery of the Assumption of the Virgin” drama.
3 Marian holy sites in the Muslim nation of Indonesia
Aug 11, 2024 / 06:00 amRecords dating back to the 16th century indicate that the first Catholic traditions in Indonesia were established following the first reported apparition of Mary.
Vatican approves India’s Sanctuary of Our Lady of Good Health ahead of shrine’s feast day
Aug 8, 2024 / 11:34 amDevotion to Our Lady of Good Health began in the late 16th century following three different oral accounts of the apparition of the Virgin Mary in Vailankanni.
Animal rights activists plead with Pope Francis to end bullfighting
Aug 7, 2024 / 14:38 pmTwo activists connected to PETA temporarily interrupted Pope Francis’ Wednesday audience in Vatican City, calling on him to take action against bullfighting.
Pope Francis: ‘All things are possible’ when we invite God into our lives
Aug 7, 2024 / 11:51 amFrancis’ reflections marked his fifth catechesis on the theme “The Spirit and the Bride: The Holy Spirit Guides the People of God toward Jesus Our Hope.”
Pope Francis: ‘Miracle of the Snow’ reminds us of Mary and the wonder of grace
Aug 6, 2024 / 11:18 amDuring the second vespers on the solemnity of Our Lady of the Snows at the Basilica of St. Mary Major on Monday evening, Pope Francis spoke about grace.
Pope Francis celebrates ‘Miracle of the Snow’ at Basilica of St. Mary Major
Aug 5, 2024 / 15:28 pmA shower of white rose petals fell from the basilica’s ceiling symbolizing the miracle promised by Our Lady.
Pope Francis: Reading literature can enrich the Christian life, aid in priestly formation
Aug 4, 2024 / 16:40 pmReading, the pope insists, should not be approached with an arduous or rigid “sense of duty” but rather with a flexibility, openness, and “readiness to learn.”