Currents News for Monday, July 8, 2019
July 8, 2019On the newscast: Pope Francis invites Russian President Vladimir Putin to the Vatican; Also, the Holy Father celebrates a special mass for […]
Topic: Pope Francis
With Miracle Confirmed in Sheen Cause, Plans for Beatification Can Begin
July 8, 2019By Jennifer Willems PEORIA, Ill. (Catholic News Service) — With “overwhelming joy,” Bishop Daniel R. Jenky of Peoria announced July 6 that […]
On Lampedusa Anniversary, Pope Prays for Suffering Migrants
July 8, 2019By Elise Harris ROME – At a time when the immigration issue is becoming more contentious across the globe – especially in […]
During Pope’s Meeting With Putin, Peace to be at Top of Agenda
July 2, 2019Currents News Staff The third meeting between Russian president Vladamir Putin and Pope Francis will be more than a cordial visit. There […]
Currents News for Monday, July 1, 2019
July 1, 2019On the newscast: Pope Francis takes action against attacks on the sacramental seal of confession. He’s telling priests to protect it with […]
New Vatican Document Orders Priests to Protect Seal of Confession, Even With Their Lives
July 1, 2019By Tim Harfmann For Monsignor Thomas Caserta, nothing could force him to reveal what was told to him in the confessional. “If […]
Religious Freedom Week 2019: Preserving the Faith for All
June 24, 2019Currents News Staff This week is Religious Freedom Week in the U.S., and the event comes at an especially threatening time. Nationally, […]
Vatican Releases Global Report on Effects of Cyberbullying
June 24, 2019Currents News Staff Bullying and cyberbullying are an increasing phenomena, with serious consequences for children’s emotional health and educational development. To present […]
Pope to Naples Theologians: Do Not be Indifferent Towards Adversity
June 21, 2019Pope Francis traveled to Naples to participate in a conference on the teaching of theology in Catholic universities. Throughout the morning of […]
World Refugee Day: Pope Francis Denounces Situation of People Forced to Escape Their Country
June 20, 2019Currents News Staff This is Pope Francis’ most recent appeal to draw world attention to the plight of refugees. He did so […]