Articles by Francesca Pollio Fenton
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.
Former Judo champion turned Catholic priest spiritually tends to athletes at Paris Olympics
Jul 30, 2024 / 06:00 amFather Jason Nioka’s first assignment as a priest is to spend his summer in Paris in charge of the Catholic chaplains serving the Olympic athletes in Paris.
5 saints who were grandparents
Jul 28, 2024 / 04:29 amAs the Catholic Church celebrates the World Day for Grandparents and Elderly, we look to the example of five saints who had grandchildren.
5 Catholic sites worth visiting in Paris during the Summer Olympics
Jul 27, 2024 / 06:00 amFor Catholics visiting Paris for the Olympic Games, there is a plethora of holy sites and landmarks worth visiting. Here’s a look at five of them.
The best photos from the National Eucharistic Congress
Jul 26, 2024 / 07:00 amMore than 50,000 Catholics filled the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium July 17-21 for the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis.
12 powerful quotes from the National Eucharistic Congress
Jul 23, 2024 / 18:00 pmSome of the most prominent Catholics in the country spoke at Lucas Oil Stadium and the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis July 17–21.
Diocese of Buffalo welcomes Gianna Emanuela Molla for events honoring her mother
Jul 19, 2024 / 06:00 amGianna Emanuela Molla was in attendance when the eighth pregnancy outreach center named after her mother was opened July 11 in Holley, New York.
5 things you shouldn’t miss at the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress
Jul 17, 2024 / 11:55 amThe congress will have opportunities for attendees to take part in Eucharistic adoration, confession, liturgies, musical performances, and more.
St. Henry II, the German king who became patron of the Benedictine Oblates
Jul 13, 2024 / 05:00 amDuring his reign, Henry shared his faith by rebuilding churches that had been destroyed, building monasteries, and supporting them with both money and land.
St. Maria Goretti: an inspiring example of the power of forgiveness
Jul 6, 2024 / 04:00 amSt. Maria Goretti, whose feast is celebrated on July 6, is one of the youngest canonized saints in the Catholic Church.
New film on the life of Blessed Carlo Acutis to hit theaters in 2025
Jul 5, 2024 / 06:00 am“Roadmap to Reality: Carlo Acutis and Our Digital Age” was announced by Castletown Media on July 1 and is expected to hit theaters in spring 2025.