Francesca Pollio Fenton

Francesca Pollio Fenton

Francesca is a staff reporter for Catholic News Agency. She received her degree in Communications with an emphasis in Digital Media from the University of Colorado - Denver. She is also in charge of the social media for Catholic News Agency.

Articles by Francesca Pollio Fenton

New EWTN film about Catholic priest in hiding receives blessing from Pope Francis

May 13, 2023 / 06:00 am

The film “Faith of Our Fathers” was recently shown at the Vatican to an international audience.

Pope Francis urges freedom in message for World Day of Migrants and Refugees 

May 11, 2023 / 13:10 pm

Pope Francis has expressed the importance of a migrant’s freedom to make the “decision to leave one’s native land.”

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

May 2, 2023 / 14:00 pm

Pope Francis’ prayer video is promoted by the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network, which raises awareness of monthly papal prayer intentions.

Catholic mother expecting conjoined twins chooses life

Apr 27, 2023 / 14:50 pm

Despite doctors’ advice to have an abortion, Nicole and Austin LeBlanc believe “God has a plan for everything.”

5 ways to solemnly celebrate Good Friday

Apr 7, 2023 / 04:00 am

As the Church mourns, Catholics are also called to solemnly observe this holy day.

Why the Stations of the Cross were a daily devotion for Mother Angelica

Mar 25, 2023 / 04:00 am

It is tradition for Catholics to participate in the Stations of the Cross during Lent. But for EWTN foundress Mother Angelica, it was a daily devotion. 

Have you ever wondered what vegans give up for Lent?

Mar 11, 2023 / 05:00 am

Have you ever wondered what vegans give up for Lent?

EWTN exclusive web series ‘James the Less’ promises to be ‘both comic and moving’

Feb 13, 2023 / 14:32 pm

The EWTN exclusive five-episode web series will air Monday through Friday, Feb. 13–17, at 8 p.m. ET on EWTN’s YouTube channel.

CNA talks with Catholic actor Jonathan Roumie about ‘Jesus Revolution,’ March for Life, and more

Feb 12, 2023 / 10:15 am

Catholic actor Jonathan Roumie’s upcoming film “Jesus Revolution” will be released on Feb. 24.

Pope Francis in video message: Human trafficking ‘disfigures’ human dignity

Feb 8, 2023 / 16:30 pm

To commemorate the World Day of Prayer and Reflection Against Human Trafficking, Pope Francis called on young people to affirm the human dignity of others.

Catholic speaker Leah Darrow combines life on the farm with cultivating one’s faith

Jan 28, 2023 / 07:00 am

In a new video series, Darrow welcomes viewers into her home and shares what inspired her family to leave the hustle and bustle of the city for farm life.

Skull of St. Thomas Aquinas unveiled for 700th anniversary of his canonization

Jan 28, 2023 / 05:00 am

The skull of St. Thomas Aquinas has arrived at the Dominican Convent of Toulouse, France, and placed in a new reliquary.

Watch the March for Life in a 30-second video

Jan 23, 2023 / 16:00 pm

Watch the entire march in the same time it takes to say two Our Fathers.

As it happened: The March for Life 2023

Jan 20, 2023 / 07:11 am

This year’s march on Friday, Jan. 20, will be the first March for Life held in a post-Roe America.

‘Catholics Got Talent?’: Competition invites musicians to promote zeal for the Eucharist

Jan 18, 2023 / 16:00 pm

The musical competition is one facet of the multiyear National Eucharistic Revival.

7 things to know about March for Life keynote speaker Jonathan Roumie of ‘The Chosen’

Jan 18, 2023 / 10:21 am

The actor who portrays Jesus on the popular TV series is one of the featured speakers at this year's March for Life in D.C.

Oldest person in the world, French Catholic nun Sister Andre, dies at 118

Jan 17, 2023 / 18:05 pm

Sister Andre Randon, a French nun and the oldest person in the world, has passed away at the age of 118. 

Filming of ‘The Passion of the Christ’ sequel set to begin this spring

Jan 15, 2023 / 10:00 am

The film “The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection” will focus on the days immediately following Christ’s crucifixion.

How one book is helping Catholic parents raise saints through the sleepless nights

Jan 14, 2023 / 10:00 am

Many new parents might not realize how having a baby can affect their spiritual lives. “The Prayer Book for Tired Parents” can help.

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

Jan 10, 2023 / 09:55 am

“I would like to propose that educators add new content to their teaching: fraternity,” the Holy Father said.