Articles by Francesca Pollio Fenton
New film about Mother Cabrini ‘transformative,’ director says
Jan 28, 2024 / 06:00 amAfter great box office success with “Sound of Freedom,” Catholic filmmaker Alejandro Monteverde is now telling the remarkable story of Mother Cabrini.
Canadian religious sister Mother Marie-Léonie Paradis cleared for canonization
Jan 25, 2024 / 12:00 pmPope Francis signed a decree on Jan. 24 allowing for the canonization of Canadian sister Blessed Marie-Léonie Paradis, founder of the Little Sisters of the Holy Family.
Live updates from the 2024 March for Life
Jan 19, 2024 / 10:15 amFollow along here for live updates on the March for Life.
Twin Sisters of Life share their vocation stories prior to Life Fest
Jan 18, 2024 / 07:00 amSisters Pia Jude and Luca Benedict discuss their vocations to religious life as they prepare to speak at the upcoming Life Fest before March for Life 2024.
In new docuseries ‘Jonathan and Jesus,’ actor Jonathan Roumie shares impact of playing Jesus
Jan 16, 2024 / 16:15 pmThe Catholic actor is joined by other notable names in a new four-part docuseries about the role Jesus has played in their lives.
Director Martin Scorsese confirms completion of script for ‘A Life of Jesus’
Jan 15, 2024 / 07:00 amScorsese and filmmaker Kent Jones have finished the screenplay and plan to begin shooting the film, based on Shūsaku Endō’s book “A Life of Jesus,” later this year.
How to bless your home on the feast of Epiphany 2024
Jan 6, 2024 / 08:00 amThe letters and numbers used in the traditional Epiphany blessing have great significance.
Gaza journalist says escalation of war is ‘inevitable’
Jan 4, 2024 / 17:20 pmGaza-based journalist Akram Al Satarri spoke with “EWTN News Nightly” about the state of the southern area of the Gaza Strip as bombs went off in the background.
Pilgrims walking Camino de Santiago broke record in 2023
Jan 3, 2024 / 16:00 pmOne of the most famous pilgrimage routes in the world reached record numbers of people in 2023.
These are Pope Francis’ prayer intentions for 2024
Jan 2, 2024 / 14:50 pmThe monthly prayer intentions express the Holy Father’s concerns for humanity and the mission of the Catholic Church.
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of January
Jan 2, 2024 / 13:50 pmPope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of January is for the gift of diversity in the Church.
CNA’s top 10 Catholic stories of 2023
Dec 31, 2023 / 06:00 am2023 was filled with highs and lows for the Catholic community. Here is a list of our top Catholic stories from 2023.
Vulnerable People Project works to bring heat to Afghans facing harsh winter
Dec 27, 2023 / 07:00 amAfghans are facing yet another brutal winter with millions struggling to buy fuel to stay warm. One Catholic organization is working to help.
Christmas video by Lansing Diocese highlights Eucharistic adoration, story of ‘Silent Night’
Dec 24, 2023 / 08:00 amThe creator and producer of the video, Matt Riedl, hopes “to convey truth, beauty, and goodness” in this year’s Christmas message.
Where does the ‘Feast of the 7 Fishes’ Christmas Eve tradition come from?
Dec 24, 2023 / 07:00 amThe feast stems from the southern part of Italy and spans generations.
During fundraiser, priest makes ‘longest shot ever by a priest on a playground’
Dec 16, 2023 / 08:00 amFather Jarett Konrade in Beloit, Kansas, broke the record while attempting to fundraise for repairs at his parish.
Christmas 2023: Best Catholic gifts for the hard-to-shop-for person this year
Dec 15, 2023 / 08:00 amThis list of unique Catholic gifts is sure to have something for anyone on your list this year.
Why Sweden honors St. Lucy, a beloved Italian saint
Dec 13, 2023 / 04:45 amThe Scandinavian country has a long history of honoring St. Lucy with candle-lit ceremonies, processions, and treats.
Christmas 2023: A Catholic gift guide for the little ones on your shopping list
Dec 9, 2023 / 07:00 amThese seven small Catholic shops offer great Christmas gifts for the children in your life.
Meet the Franciscan friar who baptized St. Juan Diego
Dec 9, 2023 / 06:00 amMany people know the story of St. Juan Diego but are less familiar with the Franciscan missionary who baptized him.