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

The International Chair of Bioethics Jérôme Lejeune held its second annual international conference in Rome on May 17-18, 2024, to reflect on the bioethical challenges surrounding the health and care of people at different stages of life. Credit: The International Chair of Bioethics Jérôme Lejeune

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.

Construction projects are underway in Rome as the city prepares for the 2025 Jubilee Year. Credit: EWTN News

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 look on during a procession at the General Assembly that was held in Mingende in the Kundiawa Diocese in 2022. Credit: Photo courtesy of Catholic Bishops' Conference of Papua New Guinea & Solomon Islands

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 delivers a message during his general audience on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in Paul VI Hall at the Vatican. Credit: Vatican Media

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.

Participants in Italy's pro-life demonstration in Rome on May 21, 2022. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

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 William Goh of Singapore celebrates Mass at the city-state's Indoor Stadium on July 4, 2015. Credit: Archdiocese of Singapore

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.” 

Graha Maria Annai Velangkanni Church, an Indian-Mughal style Catholic church in Medan, Indonesia. Credit: MarlonH/Shutterstock

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.

The Apostolic Administration in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, made up of priests, religious, and laypeople, gather in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, during Easter Week, April 2-3, 2024, to pray and discuss the work of the small but growing Catholic community spread throughout the Central Asian country. Father Anthony Corcoran (pictured in glasses holding a blue pen and paper) and Caritas representative Sher Abdugapirov (glasses and light blue hoodie) can be seen in this photo. Credit: Father Remisgiuz Kalski, SJ

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.