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

Catholic prayer app Hallow to air commercial during Super Bowl LVIII

Feb 9, 2024 / 07:00 am

Hallow’s first-ever Super Bowl ad will feature Mark Wahlberg and Jonathan Roumie.

Lent 2024: Catholic resources to help you grow in your faith

Feb 8, 2024 / 06:00 am

This list of Catholic resources can help you grow closer to the Lord this Lenten season.

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

Feb 1, 2024 / 04:00 am

Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of February is for the terminally ill. 

How a Catholic school in Colorado celebrates its thriving Hispanic community 

Jan 31, 2024 / 05:00 am

The rise in the Catholic Hispanic population has not only been seen in churches across the country but also in Catholic schools.

Season Four of ‘The Chosen’ gets ‘closer to what we all know is coming,’ creator says

Jan 30, 2024 / 06:00 am

Season Four of the series hits theaters on Feb. 1 and, for the first time, will be shown exclusively in theaters before its release on streaming services.

Bishop Joseph Espaillat: How America’s youngest bishop reaches youth

Jan 28, 2024 / 07:00 am

At 45, Archdiocese of New York Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Espaillat is America’s youngest Catholic bishop.

New film about Mother Cabrini ‘transformative,’ director says

Jan 28, 2024 / 06:00 am

After great box office success with “Sound of Freedom,” Catholic filmmaker Alejandro Monteverde is now telling the remarkable story of Mother Cabrini.

Canadian religious sister Mother Marie-Léonie Paradis cleared for canonization

Jan 25, 2024 / 12:00 pm

Pope Francis signed a decree on Jan. 24 allowing for the canonization of Canadian sister Blessed Marie-Léonie Paradis, founder of the Little Sisters of the Holy Family. 

Live updates from the 2024 March for Life

Jan 19, 2024 / 10:15 am

Follow along here for live updates on the March for Life.

Twin Sisters of Life share their vocation stories prior to Life Fest 

Jan 18, 2024 / 07:00 am

Sisters Pia Jude and Luca Benedict discuss their vocations to religious life as they prepare to speak at the upcoming Life Fest before March for Life 2024.

In new docuseries ‘Jonathan and Jesus,’ actor Jonathan Roumie shares impact of playing Jesus

Jan 16, 2024 / 16:15 pm

The Catholic actor is joined by other notable names in a new four-part docuseries about the role Jesus has played in their lives.

Director Martin Scorsese confirms completion of script for ‘A Life of Jesus’

Jan 15, 2024 / 07:00 am

Scorsese and filmmaker Kent Jones have finished the screenplay and plan to begin shooting the film, based on Shūsaku Endō’s book “A Life of Jesus,” later this year.

How to bless your home on the feast of Epiphany 2024

Jan 6, 2024 / 08:00 am

The letters and numbers used in the traditional Epiphany blessing have great significance. 

Gaza journalist says escalation of war is ‘inevitable’ 

Jan 4, 2024 / 17:20 pm

Gaza-based journalist Akram Al Satarri spoke with “EWTN News Nightly” about the state of the southern area of the Gaza Strip as bombs went off in the background.

Pilgrims walking Camino de Santiago broke record in 2023

Jan 3, 2024 / 16:00 pm

One of the most famous pilgrimage routes in the world reached record numbers of people in 2023.

These are Pope Francis’ prayer intentions for 2024

Jan 2, 2024 / 14:50 pm

The monthly prayer intentions express the Holy Father’s concerns for humanity and the mission of the Catholic Church.

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

Jan 2, 2024 / 13:50 pm

Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of January is for the gift of diversity in the Church.

CNA’s top 10 Catholic stories of 2023

Dec 31, 2023 / 06:00 am

2023 was filled with highs and lows for the Catholic community. Here is a list of our top Catholic stories from 2023.

Vulnerable People Project works to bring heat to Afghans facing harsh winter

Dec 27, 2023 / 07:00 am

Afghans are facing yet another brutal winter with millions struggling to buy fuel to stay warm. One Catholic organization is working to help.

Christmas video by Lansing Diocese highlights Eucharistic adoration, story of ‘Silent Night’

Dec 24, 2023 / 08:00 am

The creator and producer of the video, Matt Riedl, hopes “to convey truth, beauty, and goodness” in this year’s Christmas message.