Articles by Francesca Pollio Fenton
Pope Francis in All Saints’ Day Angelus highlights Christians’ ‘identity card’
Nov 1, 2024 / 17:05 pmIn his Angelus address on Friday, the solemnity of All Saints, Pope Francis spoke about the “identity card” of the Christian.
Catholic bishops share message on 160th anniversary of Maryland Emancipation Day
Nov 1, 2024 / 07:00 amThe message was signed by eight bishops from the Archdioceses of Baltimore and Washington, D.C., and the Diocese of Wilmington.
Catholic books and movies for families to get to know the saints better
Nov 1, 2024 / 06:00 amHere are several Catholic favorites to get to know some of the Church’s beloved saints a little better.
New York, Los Angeles archbishops place World Series wager to benefit Catholic schools
Oct 28, 2024 / 14:10 pmOn Oct. 25, Archbishop José Gómez and Cardinal Timothy Dolan announced a friendly wager involving New York-style bagels and Randy’s Donuts.
Why is St. Jude the patron saint of lost causes?
Oct 28, 2024 / 04:00 amOn Oct. 28, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Jude, also known as Thaddeus, one of the 12 apostles of Jesus.
St. Margaret Mary Alacoque and devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Oct 16, 2024 / 05:00 amSt. Margaret Mary Alacoque was a French nun responsible for spreading the devotion of the Sacred Heart throughout the Western Church.
Catholic priest celebrates Mass atop Colorado’s highest peaks
Oct 13, 2024 / 07:00 amAfter 13 years, Father John Nepil can say he has celebrated Mass on every 14er in the state of Colorado.
Season 5 of ‘The Chosen’: ‘We’re getting closer and closer to the cross,’ show’s creator says
Oct 13, 2024 / 06:00 amHere’s what fans can expect from Season 5 of “The Chosen,” which focuses on the events of Holy Week.
New film on life of Father Flanagan hopes to advance priest’s cause for canonization
Oct 7, 2024 / 06:00 am“Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story” will be released in theaters across the United States for one night only on Tuesday, Oct. 8.
Actor Jonathan Roumie calls Father Flanagan’s mission portrayed in new film ‘timeless’
Oct 5, 2024 / 06:00 amThe film, narrated and produced by Jonathan Roumie will be released for one night only in theaters across the country on Tuesday, Oct. 8.
10 quotes on suffering and humility from the diary of St. Faustina Kowalska
Oct 5, 2024 / 04:00 amOn Oct. 5 Catholics around the world celebrate the feast of St. Faustina Kowalska, the polish nun who received the image of divine mercy during revelations from Jesus.
New film ‘Monster Summer’ offers a wholesome adventure-thriller for the entire family
Oct 4, 2024 / 16:45 pm“Monster Summer,” a new movie directed by Catholic actor David Henrie and starring Mel Gibson, opens in theaters Oct. 4.
9 quotes from saints about guardian angels
Oct 2, 2024 / 04:00 amOct. 2 is the feast of the guardian angels, and for the entire month the Catholic Church celebrates these celestial helpers.
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of October
Oct 1, 2024 / 14:05 pm“We Christians are all responsible for the Church’s mission. Every priest. Everyone,” the pope said in a video released Sept. 30.
Friar and podcast host says St. Thérèse gave him confidence to become a priest
Oct 1, 2024 / 04:00 amFather Michael-Joseph Paris, OCD, will help guide listeners through “Story of a Soul” in an upcoming podcast on St. Thérèse of Lisieux.
‘Chosen’ creator Dallas Jenkins makes big announcements about future of show, other projects
Sep 25, 2024 / 06:00 amThe announcements by Jenkins included details about several new shows and the future of “The Chosen.”
Pope Francis celebrates anniversary of his vocation to the priesthood
Sep 21, 2024 / 06:00 amOn Sept. 21, 1953, 71 years ago, a young Jorge Mario Bergoglio’s priestly vocation was born.
7 of the Blessed Virgin Mary’s most popular titles
Sep 12, 2024 / 06:00 amOver the centuries, the Blessed Mother has been graced with a plethora of different titles; here are seven of them.
New Maori Queen in New Zealand is Catholic
Sep 7, 2024 / 08:00 amThe Maori people, the Indigenous population of mainland New Zealand, have crowned a new queen after the death of their king — and she’s Catholic.
New Catholic dating site hopes to ‘rewire the way we think about dating’
Sep 7, 2024 / 07:00 amCandid Dating, launched in January, is a virtual speed-dating site for single Catholics.