Taking a Closer Look at Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s Health and Future as Retired Pontiff
August 20, 2020Currents News Staff Earlier in August, there was concern about the health of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, but the Vatican said while […]
Topic: Catholic Church
The Catholic History Behind Rome’s Famed Spanish Steps
August 20, 2020By Melissa Butz Piazza di Spagna is named in honor of the Spanish Embassy to the Holy See. This tourist hotspot is […]
Making the Poor a Priority Isn’t Political, It’s the Gospel, Pope Says
August 19, 2020By Currents News Staff and Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Church teaching on giving priority to the well-being of the poor […]
Lebanese Maronite Catholics of Brooklyn Desperate to Help Beirut After Tragic Blast
August 5, 2020By Jessica Easthope Lebanese Americans in Brooklyn feel like a devastating blast was the final straw for such a beautiful country already […]
Father Fabio Salerno Is Named Pope Francis’ New Personal Secretary
August 4, 2020Currents News Staff Pope Francis has chosen a new personal secretary, Father Fabio Salerno, who works in the Vatican Secretariat of State’s […]
Rome’s Famed Piazza Navona Was Once a Site of Christian Persecution
July 23, 2020By Melissa Butz Rome’s Piazza Navona is a favorite of both tourists and city dwellers alike. The cobblestone streets are normally full […]
Destroying Catholic Statues Points to U.S. History of Animosity Towards Faithful, Says Neil Cosgrove
July 21, 2020Currents News Staff The destruction of Catholic images and statues across the country isn’t getting enough media coverage says Neil Cosgrove, a […]
Vatican Releases Guide on How Leaders Must Handle Abuse Allegations
July 16, 2020By Melissa Butz and Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith released a 17-page document offering […]
Historic Los Angeles Church Founded By Saint Junípero Serra Mission Destroyed in Fire
July 13, 2020By Emily Drooby It was a grim scene when the roof of the 249-year-old San Gabriel Church collapsed. The view inside was […]
Declining Enrollment and Lack of Funding Force More Catholic School Closures in Italy, U.S.
July 9, 2020By Melissa Butz Permanently empty classrooms are the new reality for at least 98 Catholic schools in the United States, closing because […]