Chiara Corbella Petrillo lived a saintly life, honoring the sanctity of life and devotion to God. As her and her husband excitedly started a family, she suffered multiple difficult pregnancies, but never gave up on life.
In the midst of very difficult circumstances, she consistently honored and chose God. She inspired Cardinal Baldassare Reina, who has been appointed to become the new head of the Pontifical John Paul II Theological Institute for Marriage and Family Sciences by Pope Leo XIV. READ MORE: A Hopeful Pope Leo Change for Life
In this week’s episode of The Weekend Spectator, Paul Kengor tells Chiara’s inspiring story and sheds light on the hope that has characterized the start of Pope Leo XIV’s papacy.
Watch the full episode to find out more.
READ Paul and Grace’s work here and here.
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