One year after the historic election of Pope Leo XIV, this special edition of Currents News looks back on the defining moments of the first American pope’s papacy — from his roots near Chicago to his global travels promoting peace, unity, and dialogue.
“Pope Leo XIV – One Year Later” features:
– From Hometown to History: A closer look at the Holy Father’s roots and how his hometown in suburban Chicago is honoring him.
– From Turkey to Africa: Highlights from his apostolic journeys, spreading a message of peace, unity and dialogue among people of all faiths.
– From Rome to Brooklyn: How Catholics locally and around the world have embraced the new pontiff—from a Mass of Thanksgiving in Brooklyn to celebrations in Rome, including the Jubilee of Youth.
– An in-studio interview with Bishop Robert Brennan of the Diocese of Brooklyn, offering his perspective on Pope Leo’s first year and its significance for the local Church.