Francesca Pollio Fenton

Francesca is a staff reporter for Catholic News Agency. She received her degree in Communications with an emphasis in Digital Media from the University of Colorado - Denver. She is also in charge of the social media for Catholic News Agency.

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There is Still Time to Receive a Plenary Indulgence During Lent

Did you know that there are four ways you can gain a plenary indulgence during Lent?

Pope Francis addresses pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square during his Sunday Angelus on Feb. 18, 2024. | Credit: Vatican Media

This is Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for the Month of March

Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of March is for the martyrs of our day and witnesses to Christ.

"He Leadeth Me" Hallow Pray40 Challenge. | Credit: Hallow

Catholic Prayer App Hallow Makes History in App Store

Hallow reached the top spot on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14, which was the same day its Lent Pray40 prayer challenge...

Lent 2024: Catholic Resources to Help You Grow in Your Faith

This list of Catholic resources can help you grow closer to the Lord this Lenten season.

A priest administers anointing of the sick. | Credit: Kristina Ismulyani/Shutterstock

This is Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for the Month of February

Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of February is for the terminally ill.

A chalk home blessing from the feast of the Epiphany. | Credit: A.Davey via Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.

How to Bless Your Home on the Feast of Epiphany 2024

The letters and numbers used in the traditional Epiphany blessing have great significance.

Pope Francis prays during his general audience address in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican on Dec. 27, 2023. | Credit: Vatican Media

This is Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for the Month of January

Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of January is for the gift of diversity in the Church.

Pope Francis prays during his Wednesday general audience on Nov. 15, 2023. | Credit: Vatican Media

These are Pope Francis’ Prayer Intentions for 2024

The monthly prayer intentions express the Holy Father’s concerns for humanity and the mission of the Catholic Church.

Catholics Can Receive a Plenary Indulgence by Praying before a Nativity Scene

From Dec. 8 until Feb. 2, Catholics will be able to receive a plenary indulgence by praying before a Nativity...

Everything you need to know about the Advent wreath

Advent wreaths are traditionally made from evergreen branches and have four candles, which represent the four weeks of Advent.

Pope Francis meets on April 29, 2023, with children and adults who are visually impaired and have other disabilities at a Catholic institute in Budapest, Hungary, dedicated to Blessed László Batthyány-Strattmann. | Credit: Vatican Media

This is Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for the Month of December

Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of December is for people with disabilities.

Pope Francis greets pilgrims at his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on Oct. 18, 2023. | Credit: Vatican Media

Seven Ways to Participate in Day of Prayer and Fasting Called for by Pope Francis

Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in the Holy Land, Pope Francis has called for a day of prayer and fasting...

Blessed Carlo Acutis. | Credit: Diocese of Assisi

10 Things You Should Know about Blessed Carlo Acutis

Who was Carlo Acutis? Was his body found incorrupt? Was he really a gamer? What did he play? Here are...

Jacqueline Fritschi-Cornaz as Mother Teresa of Calcutta in the new film "Mother Teresa and Me." | Photo credit: Curry Western Movies

New film "Mother Teresa and Me" Portrays the "human being behind the saint"

For one night only on Oct. 5, the movie will be released by Fathom Events in 800 theaters across the...

Scene from the film "Mother Teresa and Me." | Credit: Curry Western Movies

New Film "Mother Teresa and Me" Aims to Inspire "acts of kindness"

A new movie weaves together the lives of two women experiencing self-doubt, but, in the end, both women meet the...

Pope Francis prays at his Wednesday audience in St. Peter’s Square on April 12, 2023. | Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

This is Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for September 2023

Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of September is for people living on the margins.

Pope Francis addresses the crowd in St. Peter’s Square in his Sunday Angelus on July 16, 2023. | Credit: Vatican Media

This is Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for August 2023

Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of August is for World Youth Day (WYD).

Here Are Answers to Your Questions about World Youth Day 2023

As World Youth Day (WYD) approaches and pilgrims from all over the world pack their bags and prepare to embark...

Pope Francis prays in front of a crucifix during his general audience on Oct. 26, 2022. | Vatican Media

Pope Francis Sends Heartfelt Message to 17-year-old Girl Suffering from Serious Illness

Pope Francis on June 23 sent a heartfelt video message to a 17-year-old Portuguese girl suffering from a serious illness.

Pope Francis at his general audience in St. Peter's Square on May 17, 2023. | Vatican Media

This is Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for the Month of June

Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of June is for the abolition of torture.