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

Special education program focuses on ‘inclusive, student-centered, Catholic education’

Nov 4, 2023 / 06:00 am

The Options Program is a special education program in all four high schools in the Diocese of Arlington that serves students diagnosed with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

‘The Chosen’ Christmas special is a ‘beautiful experience,’ show’s creator says

Nov 1, 2023 / 15:06 pm

On Nov. 1 the hit Christian series “The Chosen” released the trailer to its upcoming Christmas special, one that will be shown only in theaters Dec. 12–17.

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

Oct 31, 2023 / 16:00 pm

“Your prayer gives me strength and helps me to discern and to accompany the Church, listening to the Holy Spirit,” Pope Francis said Oct. 31.

Twins baptized by twins: Babies welcomed into the Church by priest, deacon twin brothers 

Oct 28, 2023 / 07:00 am

Twins Gianna and Andrew Renwick were baptized by Father Ben Daghir and Deacon Luke Daghir, clergy from the Diocese of Erie who happen to be twin brothers.

7 ways to participate in day of prayer and fasting called for by Pope Francis

Oct 26, 2023 / 07:00 am

Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in the Holy Land, Pope Francis has called for a day of prayer and fasting on Oct. 27. Here’s how to participate.

Catholics around the world join in prayer for peace in the Holy Land

Oct 19, 2023 / 14:30 pm

Many Catholics worldwide participated in an international day of prayer and fasting Oct. 17, called for by the Church in the Holy Land.

Franciscan University offers safe haven for Jewish students experiencing antisemitism 

Oct 18, 2023 / 19:07 pm

The Steubenville, Ohio-based university has announced an initiative to expedite the transfer process for Jewish students in danger of antisemitic discrimination. 

‘The Chosen’ announces Season 4 theatrical release, new trailer

Oct 16, 2023 / 17:22 pm

For the first time, the full season of the hit Christian series will be shown exclusively in theaters before its release on streaming services.

Catholic ministry aims to ‘walk alongside’ those experiencing miscarriage, child loss

Oct 15, 2023 / 09:46 am

A ministry called Behold Your Child aims to accompany parents and families who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, prenatal diagnosis, or infant loss.

10 things you should know about Blessed Carlo Acutis

Oct 12, 2023 / 04:10 am

Who was Carlo Acutis? Was his body found incorrupt? Was he really a gamer? What did he play? Here are 10 things you should know about this popular Blessed.

U.S. bishops launch mental health campaign with special novena, discussions

Oct 10, 2023 / 03:00 am

The National Catholic Mental Health Campaign will begin Oct. 10, World Mental Health Day, with a Novena for Mental Health, virtual discussions, and more.

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

Oct 9, 2023 / 12:25 pm

Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of October is for the Synod. 

Assisi celebrates St. Francis’ feast day on 800th anniversary of two significant works

Oct 4, 2023 / 17:06 pm

Crowds gathered in the beloved saint’s hometown to celebrate his life, his rule, and the Nativity scene in Greccio.

New film ‘Mother Teresa and Me’ portrays the ‘human being behind the saint’

Oct 3, 2023 / 11:30 am

For one night only on Oct. 5, the movie will be released by Fathom Events in 800 theaters across the United States.

9 quotes from saints about guardian angels

Oct 2, 2023 / 04:00 am

Oct. 2 is the feast of the guardian angels, and for the entire month the Catholic Church celebrates these celestial helpers.

Meet Julia Oseka: The 22-year-old U.S. voting delegate at the Synod on Synodality

Oct 1, 2023 / 08:00 am

The junior at St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, who is majoring in physics and theology, said her participation is “very humbling.”

Catholic gym trains members to become ‘warriors against the evil one’

Sep 29, 2023 / 08:00 am

St. Michael Barbell Club in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, strives to equip its members with not only physical strength but spiritual strength as well.

New Catholic clinic in Detroit to provide women, families with care for the ‘whole person’

Sep 26, 2023 / 09:00 am

Clinic director Dr. Lisa Knysz says “the healing love of Christ” will be “wrapped around any individual that walks in” to the Heart of Christ Medical Clinic.

Maternity leave policies: How Catholic dioceses and organizations rank

Sep 19, 2023 / 15:00 pm

Catholic dioceses across the U.S. were surveyed last year about their parental leave policies, showing that very few provide comprehensive maternity leave.

Theology of the Body Parent School equips parents to teach truth about human sexuality

Sep 10, 2023 / 06:00 am

Through a series of age-appropriate mini-magazines, the new program helps to equip parents to be the primary educators of their children.