140 Years Ago: Father Augustus Tolton, First African American Priest, Ordained in Rome
April 24, 2026By Currents News The Archbasilica of St. John Lateran is technically the cathedral of Rome where the pope’s chair as the Bishop […]
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Aboard the Papal Plane From Africa: Pope Condemns Killings in Iran, Speaks on Migration, Same-Sex Blessings
April 24, 2026By Currents News and Josephine Peterson ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM MALABO TO ROME (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV, who has repeatedly […]
Winners of The Tablet’s Easter Art Contest Celebrated in Brooklyn
April 23, 2026By Currents News Students from across Brooklyn and Queens were honored for their creativity at The Tablet’s annual Easter Art Contest. With […]
Catholic News Headlines for Thursday 4/23/26
April 23, 2026A small glass structure in Lower Manhattan is being transformed into something much bigger — a first-of-its-kind support hub for New York […]
Pope Leo XIV at Final Mass in Equatorial Guinea: Gospel Message Brings Freedom, Hope
April 23, 2026By Currents News and Junno Arocho Esteves (OSV News) – On his last day in Equatorial Guinea, Pope Leo XIV reminded Catholics […]
Catholic News Headlines for Wednesday 4/22/26
April 22, 2026New York City has launched an interactive online map that lets users explore the stories behind nearly 2,500 co-named streets, parks, and […]
Queens Restaurateur’s Special Dish Is His Devotion to St. Padre Pio
April 21, 2026By Jessica Easthope and Paula Katinas Joe Oppedisano’s favorite item in his restaurant isn’t margherita pizza, penne vodka, or calamari Napolitano. In […]
Catholic News Headlines for Tuesday 4/21/26
April 21, 2026Catholics around the world are remembering the legacy of Pope Francis one year after his death. Pope Leo XIV arrived in Equatorial […]
One Year Ago Today: Remembering Pope Francis, Who Passed Away at Age 88
April 21, 2026By Currents News and Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) – One year ago today, Pope Francis died at 7:35 a.m., April 21, 2025. […]
TONIGHT AT 7: Queens Restaurateur Channels Success Into Devotion to Padre Pio
April 21, 2026By Jessica Easthope Success has come in abundance for Joe Oppedisano. He owns a thriving restaurant that draws customers from across New […]