75 Years After Iwo Jima: Catholic War Hero Honored for Service
February 19, 2020By Tim Harfmann Inside a U.S. Marine Corps post, a list of veterans from Staten Island who fought in the bloody battle […]
Topic: Faith
As Coronavirus Fears Continue, Guardian Angels Take to the Streets of Chinatown
February 19, 2020By Emily Drooby The Guardian Angels are hitting the pavement in Chinatown, New York, taking action to calm down coronavirus fears. “It’s […]
‘Good Father Gus’ on the Road to Sainthood
February 18, 2020Currents News Staff Continuing Currents News’ coverage of Black History Month – the first African American to be ordained a priest, Father […]
How Two Brooklyn Restaurateurs Are Clawing Their Way to Success
February 18, 2020By Emily Drooby Almost six years ago Fifi Bell-Clanton and Gwen Woods left their jobs and took a huge leap of faith. […]
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 […]
Future Vatican Diplomats Will Dedicate One Year to Missionary Work, Says Pope Francis
February 17, 2020By Melissa Butz Pope Francis believes missionary work is a useful experience for young priests aspiring to be pontifical representatives. It hasn’t […]
Chinese Cardinal Joseph Zen Visits Brooklyn Diocese
February 17, 2020By Emily Drooby and Jorge I. Domínguez-López FLUSHING — Chinese Cardinal Joseph Zen visited the Diocese of Brooklyn last weekend to meet […]
Masses Suspended in Hong Kong Amid Coronavirus Epidemic
February 17, 2020By Melissa Butz Seated and wearing a mask, Cardinal John Tong Hon suspended Masses in Hong Kong until Feb. 28. He asked […]
‘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 […]
Currents News for Friday, February 14, 2020
February 14, 2020On the newscast: Some of America’s biggest corporations getting together in Washington, D.C. to promote faith in the workplace. We are there […]