Articles by Francesca Pollio Fenton
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.
Here’s how to pray the official novena to soon-to-be saint Carlo Acutis
Apr 17, 2025 / 14:34 pmCarlo Acutis will be canonized during the Church’s Jubilee for Teenagers on April 27 in St. Peter’s Square and this is the novena the Church is praying leading up to the event.
‘The Chosen’ hits milestone as creator reflects on powerful Last Supper portrayal
Apr 17, 2025 / 06:00 amDallas Jenkins, creator of “The Chosen,” along with some of the actors from the show shared their experiences of filming Season 5 of the popular Christian series.
The most common questions about Palm Sunday — and their answers
Apr 13, 2025 / 04:00 amHere is a list of the most popular questions about Palm Sunday and their answers.
First baby born through donated womb in the UK is cause for ethical concerns, expert says
Apr 11, 2025 / 14:11 pmA baby born in the United Kingdom is being called “a little miracle” for being the first child in the country to be born to a mother using a donated womb.
4 digital content creators discuss their role in the Church’s mission of evangelization
Apr 6, 2025 / 07:00 amCNA spoke to a handful of digital evangelists about their work and their use of digital media to spread the Gospel.
New movie to depict story of fourth-century saint through modern-day gangland drama
Apr 6, 2025 / 06:00 am“Moses the Black,” a film about a fourth-century monk who became a revered saint in both the east and west, is scheduled to begin production later this year.
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of April
Apr 1, 2025 / 12:12 pmPope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of April is for the use of new technologies.
New documentary on Blessed Carlo Acutis aims to show that holiness is possible today
Apr 1, 2025 / 06:00 amThe latest installment in the Augustine Institute’s “Based on a True Saint” series, “The Boy from Milan,” focuses on soon-to-be saint Carlo Acutis.
Jonathan Roumie discusses Season 5 of ‘The Chosen’: ‘For me, it was living out liturgy’
Mar 28, 2025 / 06:00 am“The Chosen: Last Supper" has officially been released in theaters across the country, focusing on the events of Holy Week.