Pope’s Ash Wednesday Message to Coronavirus Victims
February 26, 2020Currents News Staff As a precaution amid the coronavirus epidemic, the Holy Father’s Ash Wednesday General Audience was held outside in St. […]
Topic: Catholic Church
Annual Catholic Appeal in the Brooklyn Diocese
February 25, 2020Currents News Staff The Annual Catholic Appeal begins Feb. 27 and runs through June. Joining Currents News to highlight where the funds […]
Around the World, Coronavirus Pushes Mass Online, Cancels Ash Wednesday
February 25, 2020Currents News Staff Catholic churches around the globe are taking major precautions amid concerns for the coronavirus. In Hong Kong, churches are […]
Where Ash Wednesday Ashes Come From
February 25, 2020By Tim Harfmann On Ash Wednesday, millions of Catholics around the world receive a mark on their foreheads, symbolizing the start of […]
Pope Francis to Lead Centuries Old Tradition for Ash Wednesday
February 25, 2020By Melissa Butz On Ash Wednesday, the streets will be full of faithful processing from the church of St. Anselm to the […]
Coronavirus Cancels Mass in Italy Days Before the Start of Lent
February 24, 2020Currents News Staff The streets in Milan, Italy are empty. Stores are closed and supermarket shelves have been cleaned out. Cafés are […]
Pope Francis to Bishops: ‘War Can Never Be Considered Normal’
February 24, 2020By Melissa Butz Pope Francis returned from South Italy, where he met with nearly 60 bishops to find solutions for peace and […]
Catholic Foundation for Brooklyn and Queens Welcomes New Board Chairman
February 20, 2020Currents News Staff Helping to minister to God’s people is the Catholic Foundation for Brooklyn and Queens. The non-profit raises millions of […]
Catholic Relief Services Keeps Tabs on Growing Coronavirus Concerns
February 17, 2020By Currents News Staff and Carol Zimmerman WASHINGTON, D.C. (CNS) — The coronavirus has the world’s attention. The disease, which surfaced in […]
‘New York Encounter’ Conference Draws Thousands, Including Pope’s U.S. Ambassador
February 16, 2020By Tim Harfmann The “New York Encounter” conference was a three-day gathering of dialogue and fellowship in order to bring people closer […]