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.

Father Travis Moger on the day of his ordination alongside his son, Mark; wife, Amelia; mother; and daughter, Maddy. | Credit: EWTN News screenshot

From Baptist Pastor to Catholic Priest: A unique Journey to Priesthood

Father Travis Moger is a priest in the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, West Virginia, who had an unconventional path to the...

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass for the Jubilee of Prisoners in St. Peter’s Basilica on Dec. 14, 2025. | Credit: Vatican Media

This is Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Intention for the month of January 2026

Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of January is for prayer with the word of God.

Pope Leo XIV speaks to teenagers during a digital encounter at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis during the 2025 National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) on Nov. 21, 2025. | Credit: Tessa Gervasini/CNA

10 New Year’s Resolution Ideas Inspired by Pope Leo XIV’s Advice to Youths in 2025

Here are 10 ideas from Pope Leo XIV’s advice to youth at NCYC 2025 in Indianapolis to help you deepen...

The coffin of Pope Francis rests before the altar at the funeral Mass on St. Peter’s Square, April 26, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Unforgettable Moments from 2025 Papal Transition: Photos

Some of the most impactful images from the papal transition in 2025.

Pope Leo XIV blesses a baby on All Saints Day’ 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV Meets Tiniest Members of the Flock — Babies: Photos

Pope Leo XIV has welcomed and greeted a plethora of babies at the Vatican since his election on May 8.

Pope Leo XIV prays during his Wednesday general audience on Aug. 13, 2025, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

These are Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Intentions for 2026

The pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network has released Pope Leo XIV’s list of prayer intentions for the year 2026.

A new animated film titled “David” tells the story of King David — from his humble beginnings as a shepherd boy to his battle against Goliath. / Credit: Sunrise Animation Studios

New Animated Film "David" Tells Story of Israel’s Famous King for the Whole Family

A new animated film called “David” tells the story of King David, from his humble beginnings as a shepherd boy to...

Pope Leo XIV interacts with a baby before celebrating Mass in Beirut, Lebanon, on Dec. 2, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

Powerful Moments from Pope Leo XIV’s Trip to Turkey and Lebanon

Here are some of the most powerful moments from Pope Leo XIV’s first international trip.

Nadia Howlader is given a key to a new apartment by Pope Leo XIV on Nov. 16 on the ninth World Day of the Poor. / Credit: Vatican Media

Homeless Mother Given "key" to New Apartment by Pope Leo XIV

Nadia Howlader and her daughter were given a key to a new apartment by Pope Leo XIV on Nov. 16...

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Five Catholic Resources to Help You Grow Closer to Christ This Advent

Here are five Advent resources to help you prepare to welcome Jesus this Christmas.

Theo is a free Catholic prayer and meditation app for children and their parents. / Credit: Theo

Kids Catholic Prayer App Aims to Bring 1 Million Children Together for Advent Campaign

A new Catholic prayer app for children and their parents called Theo plans to host the largest Advent celebration for...

The Vatican did not release any details about what was discussed during the Nov. 19, 2025, meeting Pope Leo XIV held with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker. / Credit: Photo courtesy of the Office of Gov. JB Pritzker

Pope Leo XIV Meets with His Home State’s Governor

Pope Leo XIV met with the governor of his native Illinois, JB Pritzker, on Wednesday at the Vatican.

St. John Paul II. / Credit: Adrian Tusar/Shutterstock

Vatican-set Thriller Based on True Story Set to Begin Filming in 2026

“Santo Subito!” will follow Father Joseph Murolo, an American priest asked by the Vatican to serve as the “devil’s advocate”...

Pope Leo XIV prays during his general audience on Sept. 24, 2025, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

This is Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Intention for the Month of November

Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of November is for the prevention of suicide.

A portrait of a young St. John Henry Newman hangs in Cathedral High School, part of the Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter, in Houston. / Credit: Amira Abuzeid/CNA

Meet 10 Patron Saints of Catholic Education, Students, and Teachers

Newman will join a list of several other Catholic saints considered patrons of other aspects of education. Get to know...

Pope Leo XIV will canonize seven new saints on Sunday including an Italian lawyer who renounced Satanism and became “an apostle of the Rosary,” a martyred Armenian archbishop, and a Venezuelan considered the “doctor of the poor.” Banners of the new saints are on display on St. Peter's Basilica for all to see in St. Peter's Square. / Credit: Courtney Mares / CNA

Meet the Seven Saints Pope Leo XIV Will Canonize on October 19

Pope Leo XIV will canonize seven new saints on Sunday, Oct. 19.

Fr. Konteh’s “story was so amazing”: ACI Africa’s Agnes Aineah on Inspiration for New Book about Sierra Leonean Priest

Despite a brutal civil war from 1991 to 2002 in Sierra Leone, the African country with the help of the...

St. Thérèse of Lisieux. / Credit: Public domain

How to Pray the St. Thérèse of Lisieux Novena

The 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

Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of October is for collaboration between different religious traditions.

The premiere of “Triumph of the Heart” in Dallas on Sept. 8, 2025. / Credit: Nicole Marie Richards

New Film on St. Maximilian Kolbe’s Final Days Highlights Hope amid Darkness

A new film called “Triumph of the Heart” depicts St. Maximilian Kolbe’s last days on earth in a starvation bunker...