Diocese of Brooklyn Celebrates Puerto Rico’s Patron Saint
November 19, 2024By Currents News On November 18 Brooklyn Bishop Robert Brennan led a celebration for the patron saint of Puerto Rico, Our Lady […]
Topic: Puerto Rico
Trump’s Victory Backed by Catholic Voters as Economy Takes Center Stage in 2024 Election
November 7, 2024By Currents News According to political analyst Ryan Burge of Eastern Illinois University, the fact that the 2024 U.S. presidential election was […]
Three Kings Day — A Look at Latino Christmas Traditions
January 7, 2021Currents News Staff January 6 marks the “twelfth day of Christmas,” following the end of the Advent season. Around the world, faithful […]
Currents News for Tuesday, February 11, 2020
February 11, 2020On the newscast: Catholics worldwide are waiting to hear what Pope Francis has to say about married priests. That’s coming tomorrow. Tonight, […]
Puerto Ricans Protest, Call for Governor’s Resignation Following Discovery of Hurricane Supplies
January 21, 2020By Emily Drooby On the night of Jan. 20, protesters filled the streets of San Juan, Puerto Rico, calling for Governor Wanda […]
Currents News for Monday, January 20, 2020
January 20, 2020On the newscast: The Diocese of Brooklyn pays tribute through prayer to the civil rights hero Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; Emergency […]
Roberto Clemente Remembered for Humanitarian Efforts With Memorial Mass
January 20, 2020By Jessica Easthope Puerto Ricans of all faiths gathered Jan. 18 at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, New […]
Currents News for Thursday, January 16, 2020
January 16, 2020On the newscast: A special report on Human Trafficking. Here and across the globe — we expose the crisis that Pope Francis […]
Earthquakes Continue in Puerto Rico, Displacing Residents
January 16, 2020Currents News Staff In the town of Guanica, Puerto Rico, what used to be a community library filled with books now holds […]
As Quakes Continue, Queens Parish Starts Relief Drive to Aid Puerto Rico
January 15, 2020By Tim Harfmann Juan Rodriguez is worried about family living in Puerto Rico. Now, he’s going door-to-door in Queens, taking action to […]