Articles by Francesca Pollio Fenton
California’s new abbey is inspiring young men to join the priesthood
Aug 21, 2023 / 14:45 pmSt. Michael’s Abbey outside of Los Angeles is a new home to the Norbertines, an order seeing quick growth in the United States.
Trust in divine providence: Poor Clare nun follows St. Clare of Assisi’s example
Aug 11, 2023 / 10:13 amMother Marie André Campbell, a Poor Clare of Perpetual Adoration at the Our Lady of Solitude Monastery in Tonopah, Arizona, tells CNA about her vocation.
7-year-old girl with cancer supported by her Catholic community meets her musical idol
Aug 8, 2023 / 13:10 pmMary Stegmueller has already outlived her prognosis and recently made one of her biggest dreams come true thanks to ongoing support.
10 of the most touching moments of World Youth Day 2023
Aug 7, 2023 / 14:39 pmThere were so many beautiful moments during WYD in Lisbon. Here are some of the most memorable that may continue to inspire for years to come.
Man with muscular dystrophy to visit EWTN as his last wish
Aug 5, 2023 / 05:00 amMichael Ham wants his last trip to be a visit to the campus of EWTN to say “thank you” to Mother Angelica and to the network for their role in his life.
Maryland family of 10 is making the most of their first World Youth Day
Aug 4, 2023 / 14:30 pmMembers of the Love family have immersed themselves in WYD 2023 festivities and say their large family has been “treated like celebrities.”
French soccer player Olivier Giroud sends WYD message to 40,000 French pilgrims
Aug 1, 2023 / 12:00 pmThe 36-year-old striker sent a message to the youth of France in Lisbon encouraging them to become “missionary disciples” and to “invite God into your life.”
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for August 2023
Aug 1, 2023 / 02:15 amThe pope’s prayer intention this month is for World Youth Day 2023, which is being held this week in Lisbon, Portugal.
Off to WYD: Maryland family of 10 heads to Lisbon for special pilgrimage
Jul 29, 2023 / 07:00 amThe Love family, whose eight children range from ages 1–18, are heading to Portugal and will then visit holy sites in Spain.
Here are answers to your questions about World Youth Day 2023
Jul 28, 2023 / 06:00 amAs WYD2023 in Lisbon draws near, we’ve compiled answers to the most frequently asked questions about this international event.
Hallow brings back popular ‘Saints in 7 Days’ series
Jul 25, 2023 / 09:30 amThe series on the popular Catholic prayer app, which first launched in 2022 and quickly became a fan favorite, has returned.
Pro-life diaper company releases ad celebrating ‘every miracle from God’
Jul 22, 2023 / 06:00 am“While so many companies are promoting what is wrong, we choose to celebrate what is right,” the EveryLife ad says.
Florida recording artist to perform at World Youth Day 2023
Jul 20, 2023 / 07:00 amShevin McCullough from Studio 3:16 will join Australian singer-songwriter Father Rob Galea at World Youth Day to perform a new song.
‘Sound of Freedom’ makes history at the box office
Jul 18, 2023 / 12:00 pmThe independent, crowd-sourced film that no major studio wanted to touch continues to over-perform thanks to the support of millions.
Group of priests start band to raise money to send youth to World Youth Day 2023
Jul 16, 2023 / 06:00 am“Priests in Concert” is composed of nine priests from the Archdiocese of Washington.
New Catholic ministry invites the whole family to grow in their faith and in community
Jul 15, 2023 / 06:00 amTrinity House Community Groups offer families formation, fellowship, and the tools they need to better live out their faith and pass it on.
The founder of Domino’s Pizza wants to be beacon for Catholic higher education
Jul 6, 2023 / 12:30 pmThomas Monaghan realized he was trying to prove he was successful, so he sold his business and changed his focus.
Catholic priest shares inside look of accompanying a man on death row
Jul 4, 2023 / 07:00 amFather Dustin Feddon from the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee tells CNA what it was like to walk with Darryl Barwick to his execution.
Frassati pilgrimage takes Catholics ‘to the heights’ as they walk in Blessed Pier Giorgio’s footsteps
Jul 4, 2023 / 02:00 amThe Frassati Hiking Pilgrimage organized by Creatio brings individuals to the same mountains Frassati climbed.
U.S. bishops rebuke group of Catholic Democrats vowing to support abortion
Jun 29, 2023 / 10:45 amThe USCCB has issued a response to a group of lawmakers who signed a letter citing Catholic teaching as a reason to support abortion.