Articles by Francesca Pollio Fenton
Weightlifting champion puts barbell to the side for a new journey — the priesthood
Aug 4, 2024 / 06:00 amWill Heller, a 21-year-old from Toledo, Ohio, is a two-time Junior National Medalist and All American and a state record holder in weightlifting.
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of August
Aug 1, 2024 / 09:21 amPope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of August is for political leaders.
Former Judo champion turned Catholic priest spiritually tends to athletes at Paris Olympics
Jul 30, 2024 / 06:00 amFather Jason Nioka’s first assignment as a priest is to spend his summer in Paris in charge of the Catholic chaplains serving the Olympic athletes in Paris.
5 saints who were grandparents
Jul 28, 2024 / 04:29 amAs the Catholic Church celebrates the World Day for Grandparents and Elderly, we look to the example of five saints who had grandchildren.
5 Catholic sites worth visiting in Paris during the Summer Olympics
Jul 27, 2024 / 06:00 amFor Catholics visiting Paris for the Olympic Games, there is a plethora of holy sites and landmarks worth visiting. Here’s a look at five of them.
The best photos from the National Eucharistic Congress
Jul 26, 2024 / 07:00 amMore than 50,000 Catholics filled the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium July 17-21 for the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis.
12 powerful quotes from the National Eucharistic Congress
Jul 23, 2024 / 18:00 pmSome of the most prominent Catholics in the country spoke at Lucas Oil Stadium and the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis July 17–21.
Diocese of Buffalo welcomes Gianna Emanuela Molla for events honoring her mother
Jul 19, 2024 / 06:00 amGianna Emanuela Molla was in attendance when the eighth pregnancy outreach center named after her mother was opened July 11 in Holley, New York.
5 things you shouldn’t miss at the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress
Jul 17, 2024 / 11:55 amThe congress will have opportunities for attendees to take part in Eucharistic adoration, confession, liturgies, musical performances, and more.
St. Henry II, the German king who became patron of the Benedictine Oblates
Jul 13, 2024 / 05:00 amDuring his reign, Henry shared his faith by rebuilding churches that had been destroyed, building monasteries, and supporting them with both money and land.
St. Maria Goretti: an inspiring example of the power of forgiveness
Jul 6, 2024 / 04:00 amSt. Maria Goretti, whose feast is celebrated on July 6, is one of the youngest canonized saints in the Catholic Church.
New film on the life of Blessed Carlo Acutis to hit theaters in 2025
Jul 5, 2024 / 06:00 am“Roadmap to Reality: Carlo Acutis and Our Digital Age” was announced by Castletown Media on July 1 and is expected to hit theaters in spring 2025.
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of July
Jul 2, 2024 / 14:15 pm“The anointing of the sick is not a sacrament only for those who are at the point of death. No. It is important that this is clear,” the Holy Father said July 2.
New movie depicts story of how a small church changed the lives of 77 foster children
Jul 2, 2024 / 12:15 pm“Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot” tells the story of a small community in East Texas that came together to adopt 77 children in the foster care system.
8 ways to grow closer to God this summer
Jun 29, 2024 / 06:00 amSummertime offers a chance to deepen our relationship with God, and there are many ways to do it. Here are eight ideas.
On two-year anniversary of Dobbs, pro-life activists remember the historic day
Jun 24, 2024 / 07:00 amPro-lifers recall the historic ruling in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case, which overturned the 1973 ruling that legalized abortion nationwide.
Juneteenth and the life of the first Black American Catholic priest
Jun 19, 2024 / 07:00 amOn the federal holiday that marks the end of slavery in the United States, we honor the first African American priest who is on his way to sainthood.
UPDATE: ‘Jesus Thirsts’ film announces extended release
Jun 18, 2024 / 14:00 pmThe new film “Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist” scored big at the box office, grossing $2,141,273 and landing at the No. 1 spot in per screen average.
Men’s group at Ave Maria University aims to form selfless husbands and loving fathers
Jun 16, 2024 / 06:00 amThe St. Joseph’s Men’s Group is made up of roughly 190 men striving to emulate the group’s namesake.
10 inspiring Catholic quotes about fatherhood
Jun 15, 2024 / 13:30 pmWhether you’re writing out a Father’s Day card or pondering the great vocation, here are 10 quotes from Catholic figures and writings about fatherhood.