Vatican Launches Stamps Recognizing Pope Francis’ 50th Anniversary as Priest
December 11, 2019By Melissa Butz The golden anniversary is a milestone for anyone, regardless of vocation. This year, the 50 year landmark is for […]
Topic: Faith
Pope Visits Exhibit with Nativity Scenes from Around the World
December 10, 2019By Melissa Butz Pope Francis visited the exhibit “100 presepi,” an international show that has been bringing the most special nativity scenes […]
Diocese Lights Christmas Tree in Grand Army Plaza for Christian Persecution
December 6, 2019By Jessica Easthope and Allyson Escobar PROSPECT HEIGHTS — The theme this Christmastime in the Diocese of Brooklyn is the color red. […]
Christians Celebrate Unity During Advent
December 6, 2019By Emily Drooby Kaitlyn Colgan is Catholic and Michael Rudzena is a non-denominational Christian. Kaitlyn Colgan is Catholic and Michael Rudzena is […]
Remembering Persecuted Christians this Holiday Season
December 6, 2019By Emily Drooby 17,000 red lights and 2,500 red bows adorn the Diocese of Brooklyn’s 2019 Christmas tree as a nod to […]
Pope Francis Accepts Bishop Malone’s Resignation
December 4, 2019By Emily Drooby Pope Francis accepted the immediate resignation of Bishop Richard Malone of Buffalo, N.Y. on Wednesday morning. In a letter […]
Vatican Welcomes Refugees, Offering a Chance to ‘Restart Life’
December 4, 2019By Melissa Butz On the morning of Dec. 4, at the request of Pope Francis, 33 asylum seekers flew into Rome from […]
‘Made for a Mission’: How Pastors Can Revitalize Their Parishes
December 3, 2019Currents News Staff One man is helping bring people back to the Church for the Christmas season: Tim Glemkowski. He is the […]
Catholic High School Ditches Traditional Lunches With Fresh-Made Foods
December 3, 2019By Emily Drooby Homemade bread, creamy chicken and paninis are made fresh every day at Holy Cross High School. The school is […]
Gospel Artist Becomes First Violinist to Perform at Sistine Chapel
December 2, 2019By Melissa Butz A small-town farm girl from Manitoba, Canada, and her 300-year-old violin, which was part of King Louis XVI’s orchestra, […]