Catholic Student Wins Language Competition in China
December 5, 2019By Tim Harfmann Singing in the Chinese language of Mandarin is second nature for Lee Berat. For Lee, her knowledge goes beyond […]
Topic: China
Queens Catholic Academy Immerses Students in Dual-Language Learning
November 20, 2019By Emily Drooby Inside St. Michael’s Catholic Academy in Flushing, Queens, students learn in English and in Mandarin Chinese. The school says […]
Chile Declares National Emergency as Protests Paralyze Capital
October 22, 2019Currents News Staff One of Latin America’s largest cities, Santiago, Chile, is paralyzed. At least 11 people have been found dead and […]
Chinese Catholics Face Scrutiny in Hong Kong Push for Democracy
October 1, 2019By Emily Drooby October 1 marks the first time a demonstrator is known to have been shot during four months of protests […]
United as One: Diverse Parish Includes Fast-Growing Community
September 22, 2019By Tim Harfmann A diverse parish in Flushing, Queens gathered for a special dedication September 22. Brooklyn Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio blessed the […]
Trump Postpones Tariff Increases, Signaling Possible End to U.S.-China Trade War
September 13, 2019Currents News Staff President Trump has extended a partial peace offering toward China as the country approaches its 70th anniversary. “We’ll be […]
Defending Religious Freedom: How Chinese Christians Can Remain Engaged in Hong Kong Protests
August 27, 2019Currents News Staff In the latest update on the pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, on August 27 the territory’s leader Carrie Lam […]
Currents News for Friday, August 23, 2019
August 23, 2019On the newscast: The trade war is heating up. China say it will slap tariffs totaling $75 billion; A Nigerian bishop is […]
Currents News for Tuesday, August 13, 2019
August 13, 2019On the newscast: Just weeks before the school year begins–another Catholic academy in Brooklyn is closing its doors; United States bishops speaking […]
Trade War Intensifies as U.S. Labels China a ‘Currency Manipulator’
August 6, 2019Currents News Staff A day after global markets were sent spiraling, President Trump has doubled down on his trade tactics with China, […]