NET-TV will be airing special edition of Currents News premiering at 7 p.m. EST on Friday, May 8, 2026. “Pope Leo – One Year Later” takes an in-depth look at the historic first year of the first American pope.
From his groundbreaking election to his global outreach, this special newscast traces the defining moments of Pope Leo XIV’s papacy, examining his leadership, his message and the impact felt both in Rome and in the Diocese of Brooklyn.
The half-hour special on the 267th successor of Saint Peter includes:
– From Hometown to History: A closer look at the Holy Father’s roots and how his hometown in suburban Chicago is honoring him.
– From Turkey to Africa: Highlights from his apostolic journeys, spreading a message of peace, unity and dialogue among people of all faiths.
– From Rome to Brooklyn: How Catholics locally and around the world have embraced the new pontiff—from a Mass of Thanksgiving in Brooklyn to celebrations in Rome, including the Jubilee of Youth.
The special also features an in-studio interview with Diocese of Brooklyn Bishop Robert Brennan, offering his perspective on Pope Leo XIV’s first year and its significance for the local Church.
NET-TV is a cable network featuring news and information from a Catholic perspective and is available in the New York area on Spectrum, channel 97; Optimum, channel 30; and Verizon FIOS, channel 548.
Viewers can also watch Currents News online, on YouTube, or at netny.tv/shows/currentsnews/.