Articles by Francesca Pollio Fenton
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.
Archbishop Paglia writes new book about old age as a ‘time for inner growth’
Sep 3, 2024 / 14:07 pmArchbishop 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 amPope 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 amThe 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 pmBorn 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 amFather 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 amA 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 amThe 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 pmThe Catholic community in Singapore released a theme song for Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to the country.
Baltimore Orioles host first-ever ‘Faith Night’; players share ‘what God has done’
Aug 20, 2024 / 17:36 pmThe event included a time of worship and praise with a live performance by Reach Worship, a group from a nondenominational church in Newark, Delaware.
New Father Flanagan film takes deeper look at famous founder of Boys Town
Aug 19, 2024 / 06:00 am“Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story” documents Father Edward J. Flanagan’s unwavering commitment to caring for abandoned and orphaned youth.
Father Mike Schmitz goes on tour, will speak on Eucharist in 4 cities
Aug 17, 2024 / 07:30 amThe popular Catholic priest and podcaster will be making stops in Columbus, Ohio; Akron, Ohio; Indianapolis; and St. Louis from Oct. 21–24.
‘Exorcist Files’ podcast tells true stories, aims to raise awareness of ‘reality of evil’
Aug 17, 2024 / 06:00 am“The Exorcist Files” features reenactments of the case files of Father Carlos Martins, an official exorcist on two continents and a leading authority on spiritual warfare.
Catholic worship leader Sarah Kroger: Music should challenge and change us
Aug 13, 2024 / 06:00 amSinger-songwriter Sarah Kroger, who helped lead worship music at the National Eucharistic Congress, says worship music should “challenge and change us.”
Catholic priests form band to raise money for Texas pregnancy centers
Aug 5, 2024 / 07:00 amThe band is comprised of Fathers David Michael Moses, Victor Perez, Kevin Lenius, Max Carson, Mike Elsner, and Armando Alejandro.
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.