Articles by Francesca Pollio Fenton
For first time in U.S., Catholics will be able to venerate the habit of Padre Pio
Oct 5, 2025 / 06:00 amThe rare opportunity will take place from Oct. 11–14 at the National Centre for Padre Pio in Barto, Pennsylvania, in the Diocese of Allentown.
New film tells story of how broken Virgin Mary statue changed the life of a radio host
Oct 4, 2025 / 08:00 am“Broken Mary: The Kevin Matthews Story” is a new documentary recounting Matthews’ true story of fame, brokenness, and finding redemption in Jesus Christ.
St. Francis of Assisi: 7 interesting facts about the famous Italian saint
Oct 4, 2025 / 04:00 amThe Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Francis of Assisi every year on Oct. 4.
9 quotes from the saints about guardian angels
Oct 2, 2025 / 04:00 amOct. 2 is the feast of the guardian angels, and for the entire month the Catholic Church celebrates these celestial helpers.
How to pray the St. Thérèse of Lisieux novena
Oct 1, 2025 / 05:00 amThe St. Thérèse novena has become popular over the years. Here’s how to pray it.
This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of October
Oct 1, 2025 / 04:00 amPope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of October is for collaboration between different religious traditions.
Documentary brings Father Marko Rupnik abuse allegations to big screen
Sep 20, 2025 / 07:00 amThe documentary “Nuns vs. The Vatican” premiered at the Toronto Film Festival earlier this month.
New film on St. Maximilian Kolbe’s final days highlights hope amid darkness
Sep 12, 2025 / 06:00 amA new film called “Triumph of the Heart” depicts St. Maximilian Kolbe’s last days on earth in a starvation bunker in the German death camp of Auschwitz.
‘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.