Francesca Pollio Fenton

Francesca Pollio Fenton

Francesca is the Social Media Manager for Catholic News Agency. She received her degree in Communications with an emphasis in Digital Media from the University of Colorado - Denver.

Articles by Francesca Pollio Fenton

Actor Jonathan Roumie calls Father Flanagan’s mission portrayed in new film ‘timeless’

Oct 5, 2024 / 06:00 am

The 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 am

On 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 am

Oct. 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 am

Father 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 am

The 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 am

On 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 am

Over 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 am

The 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 am

Candid Dating, launched in January, is a virtual speed-dating site for single Catholics.

Archbishop Paglia writes new book about old age as a ‘time for inner growth’

Sep 3, 2024 / 14:07 pm

Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, president of the Pontifical Academy for Life, has written a new book about old age.

Francis won’t be the first pope to visit Papua New Guinea: a look at John Paul II’s trips

Sep 1, 2024 / 08:00 am

Pope John Paul II visited Papua New Guinea for the first time in May 1984 and paid tribute to the strength of Catholicism on the island.

This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of September

Sep 1, 2024 / 04:00 am

“Let us pray for the cry of the Earth,” Pope Francis urged the faithful in a video released Aug. 30.

Knights ‘step up to the plate’ to raise funds for baseball field for special-needs athletes

Aug 31, 2024 / 06:00 am

The field will be used by members of the Clinton Valley Little League Challenger Division Senior League, which is for people with special needs over age 16.

5 interesting facts to know about St. Teresa of Calcutta

Aug 26, 2024 / 16:50 pm

Born on Aug. 26, 1910, in North Macedonia, St. Teresa of Calcutta left a lasting impact on the world. Here are five things you might not know about her.

Priest chef Father Leo opens restaurant to serve second chances and feed souls

Aug 25, 2024 / 05:30 am

Father Leo Patalinghug, a radio and TV host and award-winning chef, has opened a new restaurant in downtown Baltimore called Gastro Social.

Olympic bell given to Notre Dame Cathedral will ring during every Mass

Aug 25, 2024 / 05:16 am

A bell made for the recent Paris Olympics will be rung during Masses when Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris reopens in December.

New film ‘Reagan’ aims to unite, Catholic actor says

Aug 24, 2024 / 04:30 am

The new biopic “Reagan” hits the theaters on Aug. 30, starring Dennis Quaid and Catholic actor David Henrie, who portrays the teenage Ronald Reagan.

Theme song for Pope Francis’ visit to Singapore released

Aug 21, 2024 / 16:45 pm

The Catholic community in Singapore released a theme song for Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to the country.