Articles by Francesca Pollio Fenton
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.
Father Mike Schmitz: Campus ministry is ‘best of both worlds’
Aug 10, 2025 / 06:00 amWhile many know him for his popular podcasts, Father Mike Schmitz is first and foremost the chaplain at the Newman Center at the University of Minnesota, Duluth.
Mel Gibson’s 2-part ‘Resurrection of the Christ’ to be released starting Holy Week 2027
Aug 6, 2025 / 14:17 pmIn an X post on Aug. 5, Lionsgate film company announced the film will be split into two parts and will be released starting Holy Week in 2027.
In case you missed it: Some of best moments of the Jubilee of Youth
Aug 5, 2025 / 15:46 pmIn case you missed them, here are some of the most memorable moments of the Jubilee of Youth in Rome.
Word on Fire announces new Bishop Barron documentary
Aug 4, 2025 / 17:00 pmWord on Fire announced Monday that a new documentary by Bishop Robert Barron that will showcase the beauty of Catholic cathedrals is underway.
This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of August
Aug 4, 2025 / 13:22 pmPope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of August is for mutual coexistence.
CNA explains: What does it mean to be a doctor of the Church?
Aug 1, 2025 / 06:00 amThe title “doctor of the Church” recognizes those canonized men and women who possessed profound knowledge, were superb teachers, and contributed to the Church’s theology.
Actor David Henrie and EWTN Studios partner to release new docuseries ‘Seeking Beauty’
Jul 31, 2025 / 06:00 amThe docuseries “Seeking Beauty” follows Henrie’s journey into the heart of Italy to explore what makes Italian culture one of the most beautiful in the world.
First-ever Catholic Music Awards celebrates talented artists at the Vatican
Jul 29, 2025 / 07:00 amNicknamed the “Grammys of Catholic Music,” the Catholic Music Awards aims to promote, encourage, and recognize the talent of Catholic singers.
Actor Jonathan Roumie to Catholic creators: Social media is today’s mission field
Jul 28, 2025 / 15:20 pmActor Jonathan Roumie sent a video message on Monday to those gathered in Rome for the Jubilee of Digital Missionaries and Catholic Influencers.
Catholic moms launch ‘Dorothea Project’ to help migrants
Jul 28, 2025 / 06:00 amThe Dorothea Project seeks to defend human dignity, respond to injustice, and educate others in Catholic social teaching.
Meet the Catholic saints included in the National Garden of American Heroes
Jul 26, 2025 / 08:00 amPresident Donald Trump’s National Garden of American Heroes was allotted $40 million in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Bishop prohibits Catholic influencer from Church activities amid ‘grooming’ allegations
Jul 23, 2025 / 17:43 pmBishop Artur Bubnevych of the Holy Protection of Mary Byzantine Catholic Eparchy prohibited Catholic influencer Alex Jurado from public events while under investigation.
Family gives ‘Da Pope’ Chicago Bears T-shirt to Pope Leo XIV
Jul 21, 2025 / 14:06 pmMarcel and Ann Muñoz, along with their three children, met Pope Leo XIV after Mass on July 20 at the Cathedral of Albano and gifted him a shirt that reads “Da Pope.”
Tattoo shop in Times Square is a ‘ministry for the Miraculous Medal’
Jul 21, 2025 / 06:00 amTimes Square Tattoo in New York City is more than a tattoo parlor — it’s a “ministry for the Miraculous Medal.”