Catholic News Headlines for Friday, 8/20/21
August 20, 2021Fear is growing among Afghans and foreigners, including Americans, as the Taliban raises its threats – at times makes good on those […]
Topic: Pope Francis
Currents News Update for Thursday, 8/19/21
August 19, 2021Bishops in Ireland are joining their American colleagues in urging their government to assist refugees from Afghanistan. President Biden is pledging to […]
Currents News Update for Wednesday, 8/18/21
August 18, 2021U.S. bishops are urging our government to speed up the relocation process, as thousands of Afghans and foreigners scramble to flee Afghanistan, […]
Ten Sisters of St. Elizabeth Who Were Martyred in Poland During WWII Are Now Being Beatified
August 17, 2021By Jessica Easthope It’s a recognition they weren’t given in their lifetime. Ten nuns are now Blesseds, martyrs, killed by Soviet soldiers […]
Currents News Update for Tuesday, 8/17/21
August 17, 2021While many usual places of refuge in Haiti were destroyed during Saturday’s earthquake, an organization in Queens is ready to help. In […]
After Devastating Earthquake, U.S. Church and Pope Francis Offer Prayers for Haiti
August 16, 2021Currents News Staff At the end of his Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis prayed for the people of Haiti. “While I lift up […]
Currents News Update for Monday, 8/16/21
August 16, 2021A storm is barreling toward Haiti as the Caribbean nation tries to recover from Saturday’s devastating 7.2 magnitude earthquake. The Diocese of […]
Road To Sainthood: Knights of Columbus Honor Father McGivney During Feast Day Mass in Brooklyn
August 16, 2021By Jessica Easthope and Bill Miller Members of the Knights of Columbus filled St. Finbar Church Friday, Aug. 14, to celebrate the […]
Diocese of Brooklyn Lends a Hand After Devastating Earthquake Strikes Haiti
August 16, 2021By Jessica Easthope and Paula Katinas The island of Haiti was hit by a massive earthquake Saturday morning. “High casualties are probable […]
Currents News Update for Thursday, 8/12/21
August 12, 2021Keep that mask handy, especially if your child attends a Catholic elementary school here in the Diocese of Brooklyn. Catholic Charities Brooklyn […]