Articles by Francesca Pollio Fenton
‘Triumph of the Heart’ tells powerful story of St. Maximilian Kolbe
Sep 6, 2025 / 06:00 am“Triumph of the Heart,” a film about the final days of St. Maximilian Kolbe, will be released in theaters on Sept. 12.
Father Mike Schmitz to launch new podcast on corporal works of mercy
Sep 5, 2025 / 14:25 pmInspired by Matthew 25:40, the new podcast “Called” will be made up of episodes featuring conversations with individuals who have answered God’s call to serve others.
New animated movie depicts the life of soon-to-be saint Carlo Acutis
Sep 5, 2025 / 12:00 pm“Carlo Acutis, God’s Influencer” brings to life the story of the Church’s first millennial saint, who used his passion for technology to spread his love for the Eucharist.
Kendrick Castillo, lone fatality at 2019 STEM school shooting, could become a saint
Sep 4, 2025 / 07:30 amKendrick Castillo was 18 years old when he tragically died in the 2019 STEM school shooting in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
CNA explains: Everything you should know about relics
Sep 4, 2025 / 05:17 amHere are 10 of the most asked questions about relics and why Catholics venerate them.
12 things you should know about soon-to-be saint Carlo Acutis
Sep 3, 2025 / 04:30 amWho was Carlo Acutis? Was his body found incorrupt? Was he really a gamer? What did he play? Here are 12 things you should know about the soon-to-be saint.
This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of September
Sep 2, 2025 / 12:32 pmPope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of September is for our relationship with all of creation.
New animated movie aims to bring story of Jesus to life through eyes of John the disciple
Sep 2, 2025 / 08:00 am“Light of the World” is the first movie from the Salvation Poem Project, a nonprofit ministry and independent studio that crafts stories to share Jesus Christ with the world.
Sisters of Life launch new website offering pro-life support, resources for women
Aug 31, 2025 / 08:00 amThe website includes testimonial videos of women’s personal stories about finding themselves in unplanned pregnancies and the joy they found in choosing life.
Live musical performance honors life and legacy of St. Teresa of Calcutta
Aug 31, 2025 / 06:00 am“Journey of Faith: A Musical Tribute to Mother Teresa” highlights the life and legacy of Mother Teresa, especially her service to the poor through the Missionaries of Charity.
Former papal chef opens New York City restaurant
Aug 25, 2025 / 17:27 pmSalvo Lo Castro’s new Italian restaurant opened in July and has quickly gained popularity, particularly for Lo Castro’s mother’s meatball recipe.
New coffee shop in Archdiocese of Denver aims to be ‘outpost of evangelization’
Aug 23, 2025 / 06:00 amMore Coffee, owned and run by St. Thomas More Catholic Parish in Centennial, Colorado, hopes to become a gathering place of evangelization.
Actor who portrays David in Prime Video’s ‘House of David’ becomes Catholic
Aug 22, 2025 / 16:40 pmMichael Iskander, the actor known for playing the lead role of King David in the Prime Video series “House of David,” announced Aug. 21 that he has become Catholic.
Aug. 22 observance shines light on religious freedom; report editor notes worsening trend
Aug 22, 2025 / 06:00 amThe International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief highlights the global rise in faith-based violence.
Catholic influencer admits to inappropriately messaging several women
Aug 18, 2025 / 14:04 pmOne month after facing several allegations, Catholic influencer Alex Jurado in a video message shared to his YouTube channel admitted to inappropriately messaging women.
A pontiff and his people: Pope Leo XIV welcomes the world in his first 100 days
Aug 16, 2025 / 11:00 amHere are some of the best moments of Pope Leo XIV meeting pilgrims, visitors, and dignitaries during his first 100 days.
EWTN’s ‘Crushed by the Woman’ tackles Protestant questions about Our Lady
Aug 14, 2025 / 18:27 pmEWTN’s “Crushed by the Woman,” set to air Aug. 15 — the solemnity of the Assumption — aims to answer common questions Protestants ask regarding Mary.
Longtime anti-euthanasia activists awarded USCCB’s ‘People of Life’ award posthumously
Aug 14, 2025 / 17:47 pmLongtime anti-euthanasia activists Rita and Mike Marker were honored Aug. 11 at the 2025 “People of Life” awards by the USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities.
Mother Marie André: From CIA hopeful to cloistered Poor Clare abbess
Aug 11, 2025 / 04:00 amMother Marie André, a Poor Clare of Perpetual Adoration at the Our Lady of Solitude Monastery in Tonopah, Arizona, tells CNA about her vocation.
First-ever RISE Awards recognizes innovative evangelization projects on college campuses
Aug 10, 2025 / 07:00 amThe Associates of St. John Bosco recently announced its first-ever winners of the RISE Awards for innovative college campus ministry projects.