Articles by Francesca Pollio Fenton
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.
Catholic actor David Henrie says mission trip with Cross Catholic Outreach left big impact
Dec 21, 2024 / 15:00 pmCatholic actor David Henrie, who serves as brand ambassador for Cross Catholic Outreach, flew to Guatemala with his wife, Maria, to hand-deliver “Boxes of Joy.”
Christmas 2024: Catholic gifts for anyone on your shopping list
Dec 14, 2024 / 07:00 amWith Christmas quickly approaching, you may still be looking for the perfect gift for people on your shopping list.
Netflix’s ‘Mary’: Catholic director says he wanted to ‘pay great reverence’ to Blessed Mother
Dec 13, 2024 / 07:00 amNetflix’s “Mary” has been released on digital streaming platforms and tells the story of Mary’s experience after her miraculous conception of Jesus.
Meet the Franciscan friar who baptized St. Juan Diego
Dec 9, 2024 / 14:10 pmMany people know the story of St. Juan Diego but are less familiar with the Franciscan missionary who baptized him.
Catholic priest calls Immaculate Conception dogma ‘key to everything,’ discusses new film
Dec 9, 2024 / 04:00 amFather Chris Alar, MIC, appears in the new Marian docudrama “I Am the Immaculate Conception,” to be released in theaters on Dec. 12, 14, and 17.
New film on Padre Pio provides intimate look into saint’s life from those who knew him
Dec 7, 2024 / 08:00 amThe documentary drama “Saint Pio of Pietrelcina: Man of Hope and Healing” will make its television debut on EWTN on Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. ET.
Immaculate Conception on an Advent Sunday: When to go to Mass?
Dec 7, 2024 / 07:00 amThe solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is celebrated each year on Dec. 8. This year its observance is “transferred” to Monday, Dec. 9.
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of December
Dec 3, 2024 / 15:35 pmPope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of December is for pilgrims of hope.
Daughters of St. Paul Christmas concerts aim to remind audience of the ‘closeness to God’
Dec 1, 2024 / 07:30 amThe “Come to Bethlehem: A Christmas Concert with the Daughters of St. Paul” tour will make stops this year in New York, Boston, and New Orleans.
Advent 2024: 4 Catholic resources to help you grow in your faith
Nov 30, 2024 / 04:08 amAs calendars get filled up and preparations are made, these four resources can help you get ready to enter into the deeper meaning of Christmas.
Meet 6 Black Catholics on the road to sainthood
Nov 28, 2024 / 06:00 amNovember is National Black Catholic History Month in the United States, a time to honor the history, heritage, and contributions of Black Catholics across the nation.
‘The Chosen’ announces Season 5 theatrical release, new trailer
Nov 25, 2024 / 18:15 pm“The Chosen: Last Supper” is coming to theaters during Lent, in the weeks leading up to Easter.
Carlo Acutis film gains backing from National Eucharistic Congress, McGrath Institute
Nov 23, 2024 / 10:00 amThe National Eucharistic Congress and the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame are partnering with Castletown Media.
St. Rose Philippine Duchesne: Great missionary of the Midwest
Nov 18, 2024 / 04:00 amThe Potawatomi gave St. Rose Philippine Duchesne the name “Quah-kah-ka-num-ad,” which means “woman who is always praying.”