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.

Pope Francis made his remarks on synodality during an annual meeting for moderators of international associations of the faithful, ecclesial movements, and new communities, organized by the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life on June 13, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media

Synod on Synodality: Catholic Bishops Launch Regional, Continental Workshops ahead of October Meeting in Rome

Around the world, bishops together with the Catholic faithful of their dioceses are gearing up for the second session of...

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican for his Angelus address on the solemnity of the Assumption on Aug. 15, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis: Mary Goes Before us on the Journey of life

During his Angelus address on the solemnity of the Assumption, Pope Francis reminded Catholics that the Blessed Virgin Mary always...

Pope Francis addresses pilgrims gathered in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican during his Wednesday general audience on Aug. 7, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis: ‘All things are possible’ when we invite God into our lives

Francis’ reflections marked his fifth catechesis on the theme “The Spirit and the Bride: The Holy Spirit Guides the People...

A reenactment of the miracle of snow is celebrated with white flower petals falling from the ceiling at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome on Aug. 5, 2024. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA

Pope Francis Celebrates "Miracle of the Snow" at Basilica of St. Mary Major

A 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

Reading, the pope insists, should not be approached with an arduous or rigid “sense of duty,” but rather with a...

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square for his Angelus address on Aug. 4, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope at Angelus: "Material things do not give fullness to life"

“Material things do not give fullness to life,” Pope Francis said in his Angelus address Sunday. “They are important but...

Pope Francis opens the Holy Door in L'Aquila, Italy, on Aug. 28, 2022. / Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Vatican Says Five Holy Doors will be Opened during 2025 Jubilee, Including at a Prison

The Jubilee of Hope will take place from Dec. 24, 2024 — Christmas Eve — to Jan. 6, 2026, the...

St. Peter’s Basilica. / Credit: Thoom/Shutterstock

Vatican Asset Management Body Reports 45.9 Million Euro Profit in 2023

About 37.9 million euros ($41 million), which accounts for 82.6% of the total profit generated, will go toward supporting the...

Pope Francis greets tens of thousands of altar servers packed in St. Peter’s Square for a special audience on July 30, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Tells Altar Servers Jesus is with them in "that act of love which is the Eucharist"

Following the Gospel reading from Matthew, the Holy Father reflected on how, with Jesus, they too can overcome fears and...

Pope Francis greets altar servers from France in 2022. / Credit: Vatican Media

Over 50,000 Altar Servers Gather in Rome for Yearly Pilgrimage

Representing 20 European nations, altar servers have come to Rome this week to participate in the 13th International Pilgrimage of...

Pope Francis offers a prayer at the conclusion of the 2023 Synod on Synodality. / Credit: Vatican Media

Vatican Office Deletes Online Poll Showing Negative Response to Synod on Synodality

Posted Friday, the poll asked: “Do you believe that synodality as a path of conversion and reform can enhance the...

"Win the medal of fraternity": Pope Francis and Holy See Sports Association to Olympic Athletes

Pope Francis and Athletica Vaticana have invited all athletes participating in the 2024 Olympic Games to harness the “great social...

Vatican Approves "spiritual experience" Connected to Trinity Shrine of Maccio in Italy

It is the fifth public announcement of the DDF since the office published norms for the discernment of “alleged supernatural...

Pope Francis presides over Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on the solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, June 29, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media

"Open the doors" of the Church, Pope Francis Implores on Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul

The pope addressed thousands gathered within St. Peter’s Basilica amid renovation projects in preparation for the upcoming 2025 Jubilee Year...

Archbishops wear the pallium they received from Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Basilica, June 29, 2014. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Pope Francis to Bless "pallia" at Mass on Sts. Peter and Paul’s Feast Day

Each blessed pallium will be placed on the shoulders of the 42 new metropolitan archbishops who were appointed during the...

Pilgrims shield themselves from the sun at Pope Francis' general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Wednesday, June 26, 2024. / Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Pope Francis Unveils Plan for Vatican to Go Solar

“We need to make a transition toward a sustainable development model that reduces greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere,” a new motu...

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

We Need to "welcome God into our daily lives" and Pray for "real peace": Pope Francis

On Wednesday, Pope Francis addressed an international audience in the Paul VI Hall and reiterated the importance of faith in...

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": Government Official

The Indonesian government has confirmed the country will be the first destination in the 87-year-old pontiff’s apostolic journey to the...