Away With the Manger? Nativity Scene at Vatican Generates Controversy
December 17, 2020By Cindy Wooden and Currents News Staff VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Especially in a year when the COVID-19 pandemic will rule out […]
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DeSales Media Group Brings Advent Over the Airwaves With Digital Advent Calendar
December 16, 2020By Jessica Easthope The four candles on an Advent wreath represent the 4 weeks of Advent, but each candle also has a […]
Schools Across the Brooklyn Diocese and U.S. Trade Snow Days for Remote Learning Days
December 16, 2020By Emily Drooby Kindergarten teacher Ashley Lantz is planning a snow-themed lesson for her class on Dec. 17. It’s perfect for the […]
Currents News full broadcast for Wed, 12/16/20 (Catholic news)
December 16, 2020Currents News reports secular and religious news from the Catholic perspective. Some of the top stories on this newscast: Both New York […]
From Who Gets It First, to How Its Distributed; What You Need to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine
December 15, 2020By Emily Drooby On Tuesday Dec. 15, the COVID-19 vaccine rollout ramped up at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. The same hospital […]
Currents News full broadcast for Tues, 12/15/20 (Catholic news)
December 15, 2020Currents News reports secular and religious news from the Catholic perspective. Some of the top stories on this newscast: More help may […]
Currents News full broadcast for Mon, 12/14/20 (Catholic news)
December 14, 2020The massive roll-out begins – a literal shot in the arm for the United States – the first vaccines delivered to New […]
Churches and NYPD Are Working to Increase Safety During Christmas Season, Says Msgr. David Cassato
December 14, 2020Currents News Staff What’s the NYPD doing to keep churches safe during the holiday season? NYPD Chaplain Msgr. David Cassato, pastor at […]
Assisi Honors Healthcare Workers Amid Pandemic With Nativity Scene and Light Show
December 14, 2020By Claudia Torres St. Francis of Assisi began the tradition of setting up the nativity scene. This year, the town where he […]
Bishops: Getting COVID-19 Vaccine Is ‘Act of Charity,’ Supports the Common Good
December 14, 2020By Currents News Staff and Julie Asher WASHINGTON (CNS) — The “gravity” of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and “the lack of availability […]