Articles by Francesca Pollio Fenton
How to pray this year’s ‘9 Days for Life’ novena starting Jan. 16
Jan 15, 2025 / 17:10 pmTthe United States Catholic Conference of Bishops (USCCB) is inviting the faithful to take part in its “9 Days for Life” initiative beginning Jan. 16.
Historic Italian naval ship chosen to be a jubilee church in 2025
Jan 13, 2025 / 17:15 pmThe Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian naval ship named after the 15th-century explorer that inspired the name “America,” has been designated a 2025 Jubilee church.
Knights of Columbus launch new Pilgrim Icon Program honoring the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Jan 13, 2025 / 12:20 pmOn Jan. 3, the Knights launched a new Pilgrim Icon of the Sacred Heart of Jesus program during a Holy Hour at St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, Connecticut.
Story of Armenian family’s journey to freedom, faith during ongoing conflicts is focus of new film
Jan 11, 2025 / 10:00 am“Between Borders” depicts the real-life events one family endured while fleeing their home in Baku, Azerbaijan, during the massacre that took place in the 1980s.
How to bless your home on the feast of Epiphany 2025
Jan 5, 2025 / 04:00 amThe letters and numbers used in the traditional Epiphany blessing have great significance.
Seton Shrine begins year-long celebrations for 50th anniversary of saint’s canonization
Jan 4, 2025 / 04:00 amThe National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, Maryland, begins its yearlong celebration honoring the 50th anniversary of her canonization.
‘Rosary in a Year’ podcast is No. 1 on Apple charts
Jan 3, 2025 / 14:50 pmThe latest “In a Year” podcast landed ahead of other popular podcasts including “The Joe Rogan Experience,” “Dateline,” and “The Daily.”
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.