Articles by Francesca Pollio Fenton
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of February
Feb 4, 2025 / 11:55 amPope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of February is for vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
PHOTOS: A look at the 2025 March for Life
Jan 25, 2025 / 17:12 pmOn Friday, Jan. 24, the 52nd annual March for Life took place in Washington, D.C., with tens of thousands of pro-lifers gathering to march in defense of the unborn.
Live updates from the 2025 March for Life
Jan 24, 2025 / 12:32 pmFollow along here for live updates from the 2025 March for Life.
‘Chosen’ actress Elizabeth Tabish reflects on new role in ‘Between Borders’
Jan 24, 2025 / 06:00 am“Between Borders,” which will hit theaters Jan. 26–28, tells the true story of the Petrosyan family, who was forced to flee their home in the late 1980s.
Almost aborted: 5 things to know about March for Life speaker Josiah Presley
Jan 23, 2025 / 11:55 amAbortion survivor Josiah Presley’s powerful testimony has inspired thousands to stand up in defense of the unborn.
PHOTOS: Catholic public figures take part in inauguration festivities in Washington
Jan 21, 2025 / 15:00 pmTrump has made headlines by choosing several Catholics to serve in his Cabinet and other parts of his administration, most prominently Vice President JD Vance.
CNA official X account compromised, working with X support
Jan 20, 2025 / 22:07 pmOn Jan. 20 Catholic News Agency’s official X account, @cnalive, was compromised and used to publish scam-related posts on the platform.
How to pray this year’s ‘9 Days for Life’ novena starting Jan. 16
Jan 15, 2025 / 17:10 pmTthe United States Catholic Conference of Bishops (USCCB) is inviting the faithful to take part in its “9 Days for Life” initiative beginning Jan. 16.
Historic Italian naval ship chosen to be a jubilee church in 2025
Jan 13, 2025 / 17:15 pmThe Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian naval ship named after the 15th-century explorer that inspired the name “America,” has been designated a 2025 Jubilee church.
Knights of Columbus launch new Pilgrim Icon Program honoring the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Jan 13, 2025 / 12:20 pmOn Jan. 3, the Knights launched a new Pilgrim Icon of the Sacred Heart of Jesus program during a Holy Hour at St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, Connecticut.
Story of Armenian family’s journey to freedom, faith during ongoing conflicts is focus of new film
Jan 11, 2025 / 10:00 am“Between Borders” depicts the real-life events one family endured while fleeing their home in Baku, Azerbaijan, during the massacre that took place in the 1980s.
How to bless your home on the feast of Epiphany 2025
Jan 5, 2025 / 04:00 amThe letters and numbers used in the traditional Epiphany blessing have great significance.
Seton Shrine begins year-long celebrations for 50th anniversary of saint’s canonization
Jan 4, 2025 / 04:00 amThe National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, Maryland, begins its yearlong celebration honoring the 50th anniversary of her canonization.
‘Rosary in a Year’ podcast is No. 1 on Apple charts
Jan 3, 2025 / 14:50 pmThe latest “In a Year” podcast landed ahead of other popular podcasts including “The Joe Rogan Experience,” “Dateline,” and “The Daily.”
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of January
Jan 2, 2025 / 12:40 pm“All children and youth have the right to go to school, regardless of their immigration status,” the pope said.
CNA’s top Catholic news stories of 2024
Dec 31, 2024 / 09:00 am2024 was filled with memorable and impactful moments for Catholics around the world.
Catholic priest hopes new ‘Rosary in a Year’ podcast will build ‘muscle of prayer’
Dec 31, 2024 / 07:00 amHosted by Father Mark-Mary Ames of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, “The Rosary in a Year” podcast will consist of daily 15-minute episodes.
Catholic university in the Bronx now houses large collection of relics
Dec 27, 2024 / 07:00 amFounded by Jean-Baptiste de La Salle in 1680, the Brothers of Christian Schools began to set up schools for poor boys to receive an education.
Where does the ‘Feast of the 7 Fishes’ Christmas Eve tradition come from?
Dec 24, 2024 / 04:00 amThe Feast of the Seven Fishes stems from the southern part of Italy and spans generations.
‘So powerful’: Jonathan Roumie on sponsoring African children through Catholic charity
Dec 23, 2024 / 06:00 amIn 2023, Catholic actor Jonathan Roumie partnered with Unbound, a Catholic child-sponsorship charity, to support the organization’s 1 millionth child.