Articles by Francesca Pollio Fenton
Religious freedom expert says the West uses a ‘suffocation technique on religion’
Jun 7, 2025 / 07:00 amFormer U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom Sam Brownback recently spoke with OIDAC Europe about challenges to religious freedom.
New film ‘The Ritual’ tells true story of the United States’ most-documented exorcism
Jun 5, 2025 / 15:21 pm“The Ritual” starring Al Pacino, Dan Stevens, Ashley Greene, and Patricia Heaton will be released in theaters on Friday, June 6.
This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of June
Jun 3, 2025 / 11:59 amIn his first prayer intention video of his papacy, Pope Leo XIV has asked the faithful to pray that the world might grow in compassion during the month of June.
What did Jesus look like? New documentary explores 3 divine images
Jun 1, 2025 / 10:12 am“The Face of Jesus” examines two images of Christ — the Shroud of Turin and the Veil of Manoppello — as well as the image of the Divine Mercy.
Canadian priest who survived school shooting, founded order is focus of new film
Jun 1, 2025 / 06:00 amA new film, “Permission: Fr. Bob Bedard’s Vision for the Church,” looks at the life and ministry of the founder of the priestly order Companions of the Cross.
Father Mike Schmitz, Harrison Butker discuss Catholic home schooling at Nashville gala
May 29, 2025 / 14:12 pmCatholic home schooling families from across the country joined popular Catholic speakers in Nashville on May 23 for an evening of camaraderie.
Season 2 of EWTN’s hit series ‘James the Less’ to be released June 9
May 27, 2025 / 16:06 pmThe second season of the award-winning online EWTN series “James the Less” will be released on Monday, June 9.
‘My first Hail Mary in 45 years’: Rosary Team brings prayer to memory care residents
May 18, 2025 / 06:00 amThe Rosary Team, which began in 2019, is now made up of over 500 volunteers who pray with memory-care residents in 18 states across the U.S.
New Mexico diocese uses classic cars to drive vocations and evangelization
May 17, 2025 / 06:00 amV8’s for Vocations, a classic car raffle, continues its 10-year tradition of bolstering vocations in the Diocese of Gallup, New Mexico, the poorest diocese in the U.S.
Mel Gibson’s ‘The Resurrection of the Christ’ partners with Lionsgate
May 16, 2025 / 15:41 pmLionsgate has been chosen as the studio partnering with director Mel Gibson and Icon Productions on the upcoming film “The Resurrection of the Christ.”
Filmmakers behind Acutis documentary to launch streaming platform, new film on Pope Leo XIV
May 15, 2025 / 08:00 amCREDO will launch worldwide on May 28 and is on track to stream Castletown Media’s newest project, “Leo XIV: A Pontiff’s Path” later this year.
14 things to know about Pope Leo XIV — the first U.S.-born pope
May 9, 2025 / 06:00 amOn May 8, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected Pope Leo XIV by the College of Cardinals as the 266th successor of St. Peter, the first pope from the United States.
Papal names: What are the most and least popular?
May 7, 2025 / 10:38 amWhen the white smoke appears and a new pope is chosen, he is asked: “By what name shall you be called?”
Martin Scorsese producing film featuring Pope Francis’ last in-depth on-camera interview
May 1, 2025 / 13:00 pm“Aldeas, a New Story” will feature conversations between Scorsese and the pope, including what filmmakers are calling Francis’ final in-depth on-camera interview for a film.
The story behind the feast of St. Joseph the Worker
May 1, 2025 / 04:00 amSt. Joseph, the beloved spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and earthly father of Jesus, is celebrated twice by the Catholic Church every year — March 19 and May 1.
These are the cardinals from the U.S. and Canada participating in the conclave
Apr 30, 2025 / 06:00 amHere is a list of the cardinals from the U.S. and Canada taking part in the conclave.
Wrongfully imprisoned 36 years, Missouri woman still advocates for incarcerated mothers
Apr 27, 2025 / 09:00 amCurrently an administrative assistant for Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph, Judy Henderson continues to assist incarerated mothers and families in need.
First pilgrims begin to line up 12 hours ahead of Pope Francis’ funeral
Apr 25, 2025 / 18:56 pmThe first of thousands of pilgrims were already lining up along the streets to catch a glimpse of the late pontiff as his body passes by on the way to the Basilica of St. Mary Major.
Celebrities who met Pope Francis share their memories of the late pontiff
Apr 24, 2025 / 12:30 pmCelebrities who had the opportunity to meet Pope Francis during his papacy are remembering the late pontiff.
Earth Day: 10 quotes from Pope Francis on creation, care for the environment
Apr 22, 2025 / 08:00 amIn remembrance of Pope Francis’ message urging the faithful to protect the environment and to celebrate Earth Day, here are 10 quotes from the late pontiff on care for creation.