Catholics face a dilemma on Election Day: Both major party candidates reject some values taught by the faith. Currents Correspondent Katie Breidenbach poses the question to Jorge Dominguez, continuing her conversation about the future with the editor of the Brooklyn Diocese’s Spanish language newspaper Nuestra Voz. They also speak about how to unite the country in this difficult time, and what the example of French saint Joan of Arc could teach America.
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Nun Helps the Homeless
Currents anchor Liz Faublas interviews Sister Mary Scullion, co-founder and president of ProjectHope, about how helping the homeless has affected her and what the Democratic and Republican parties should do about the issue.
Rocco Palmo Talks About the Catholic Vote
Currents anchor Liz Faublas talks to Catholic commentator and author Rocco Palmo about the Catholic vote and immigration outside the Democratic National Convention.
Pilgrims Form a “Catholic Family”
While the pilgrims of World Youth Day are enriching their spiritual lives, they are also making memories with pilgrims from other countries. Kids from all over have been trading pins and invitations to visit, causing many to not only feel proud of their country but of their faith. Michelle Powers reports with the “Catholic Family” growing in Poland.
“Catholics for Hillary” Pray for Unity
As many tearful Democrats say goodbye to Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention, they set their sights anew on nominee Hillary Clinton. One group, called “Catholics for Hillary,” is saying Catholic faith and values are key elements for winning the general election. Currents reports as they join together in mass to pray for party unity.
WYD Pilgrim Profile: Chrisel Gladson
Prayer has been key to Chrisel Gladson’s preparation for World Youth Day 2016. Born in Kerala, India, Chrisel is active in the Indian Latin Rite community at Our Lady of the Snows Church, Queens, and attends The Mary Louis Academy. Marie Elena Giossi shares her story.
Terror, Joan of Arc, and Immigration: Analyzing the Crises of Today
The world is at an important crossroads, according to analysis Jorge Dominguez, the editor of the Brooklyn Diocese’s Spanish language newspaper Nuestra Voz. As the world comes to grips with multiple terror attacks in France and elsewhere, he points to St. Joan of Arc as a model for our times. In this first of two interviews with Currents Correspondent Katie Breidenbach, Jorge also outlines how the United States should respond to its immigration crisis and the potential effect terror will have on the upcoming presidential election.
Currents Rides with “Nuns on the Bus!”
Currents buckles up with the “Nuns on the Bus”, where nuns from dozens of congregations travel 13 states trying to mend the gaps in the nation.
Pilgrims Solemnly Visit Auschwitz
Amid the activities of World Youth Day a moment of humility as the pilgrims visit the Auschwitz Concentration Camp. As they travel the camp in silence, they reflect on the people who were murdered and ask to be blessed with mercy. Michelle Powers was at the sobering scene and filed this report.
Theologian: Fighting Back is Moral Obligation
A leading Catholic intellectual in New York is a pastor who often preaches about hope. Today Fr. George Rutler is asserting that the altar assassination of French priest Father Jacques Hamel is a Catholic call to duty that cannot be ignored any longer. As Currents Correspondent Katie Breidenbach reports, he calls for the state to stand up to radical Islam because civilization hangs in the balance.