Articles by Francesca Pollio Fenton
5 shrines dedicated to St. Joseph in North America
Mar 19, 2024 / 05:00 amIn honor of the patron of the Universal Church, here are five shrines dedicated to St. Joseph in North America that pilgrims visit throughout the year.
Christendom College women’s basketball wins national title
Mar 15, 2024 / 17:45 pmThe Christendom College women’s basketball team has made school history — bringing home the school’s first national title in women’s basketball.
‘The Chosen’ actress Elizabeth Tabish talks Season Four and her own personal faith journey
Mar 12, 2024 / 06:00 amTabish called Mary Magdalene’s character arc a “very realistic portrayal of growth, which is so often two steps forward, one step back.”
8 of the most popular novenas
Mar 9, 2024 / 07:00 amNovenas are a traditional form of Catholic prayer and are usually prayed for nine straight days — there are exceptions, however.
‘Cabrini’ actress Cristiana Dell’Anna shares importance of role: ‘It wasn’t just an acting job’
Mar 7, 2024 / 06:00 amThe new movie about the story St. Frances Xavier Cabrini will be released by Angel Studios on International Women’s Day, March 8.
Catholic priest finds kidney donor through parishioner
Mar 2, 2024 / 08:00 amPennsylvania priest Father Tim O’Sullivan found a match unexpectedly right in his own parish.
Maker of rosary for 2024 National Eucharistic Congress hopes to inspire Eucharistic devotion
Mar 1, 2024 / 07:00 amThe Catholic company Ghirelli has partnered with the National Eucharistic Congress to make the official rosary for the event to be held in July.
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of March
Feb 28, 2024 / 13:37 pm“The courage of the martyrs, the witness of the martyrs, is a blessing for everyone,” Francis said.
New series hopes to inspire Catholic parents to ‘fully embrace their vocation’
Feb 17, 2024 / 07:00 amA new series called “The Catholic Parent” helps parents embrace their role as the primary educators of the faith for their children.
Catholic prayer app Hallow makes history in app store
Feb 16, 2024 / 13:20 pmHallow reached the top spot on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14, which was the same day its Lent Pray40 prayer challenge started.
40 Days for Life campaign begins call for prayer and fasting for end to abortion
Feb 14, 2024 / 17:25 pmThe international 40-day campaign seeks to end abortion locally through prayer and fasting, community outreach, and peaceful vigils during the Lenten season.
11 quotes from the saints on love and relationships
Feb 14, 2024 / 07:00 amIn a culture where the family is attacked and love is often confused with lust, it can be hard to know what godly love looks like in a relationship.
When it comes to ‘The Chosen’ Season Four, expect the unexpected
Feb 13, 2024 / 17:00 pmThe first few episodes of the new season of “The Chosen” have been released in theaters and give viewers some emotionally moving moments.
After Super Bowl ad, Catholic prayer app Hallow sees biggest spike in its history
Feb 12, 2024 / 17:45 pmThe 30-second ad was aired in 15 markets across the country and focused on “spending time in prayer with God.”
Catholic prayer app Hallow to air commercial during Super Bowl LVIII
Feb 9, 2024 / 07:00 amHallow’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 amThis 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 amPope 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 amThe 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 amSeason 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 amAt 45, Archdiocese of New York Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Espaillat is America’s youngest Catholic bishop.