Pope Francis Names Washington DC Archbishop Wilton Gregory First African American Cardinal
October 26, 2020By Jessica Easthope and Bill Miller The archbishop who will become the first African American cardinal in the U.S. has achieved much […]
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Currents News full broadcast for Mon, 10/5/20
October 5, 2020Currents News reports secular and religious news from the Catholic perspective. Some of the top stories on this newscast: In addition to […]
Pope Francis Urges Human Fraternity Will Lead to Peace in New Encyclical
October 5, 2020By Jessica Easthope and Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Bringing the Vatican official in charge of translations with him, Pope Francis […]
Taking a Closer Look at Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s Health and Future as Retired Pontiff
August 20, 2020Currents News Staff Earlier in August, there was concern about the health of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, but the Vatican said while […]
Remembering St. Pope John Paul II
April 2, 2020By Melissa Butz It’s been 15 years since the death of the pope who marked an era in Catholic history. Fifteen years […]
What Else Is in the Vatican Archives?
March 5, 2020Currents News Staff Right now, more than 150 scholars are searching through secret Vatican archives, recently opened by Pope Francis. Many are […]
Pope Francis to Name Nine Brooklyn Priests Monsignors
March 2, 2020Currents News Staff Pope Francis is granting big honors to nine priests in the Brooklyn Diocese. Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio announced March 2 […]
Secret Documents on Pope Pius XII to Be Revealed
February 24, 2020Currents News Staff In one week, the secret documents on Pope Pius XII will be revealed. Critics have long attacked the World […]
Future Vatican Diplomats Will Dedicate One Year to Missionary Work, Says Pope Francis
February 17, 2020By Melissa Butz Pope Francis believes missionary work is a useful experience for young priests aspiring to be pontifical representatives. It hasn’t […]
Currents News for Monday, December 23, 2019
December 23, 2019On the newscast: Pope Francis is warning that Christianity is declining and reform is needed right now; The holiday stalemate over the […]