Rep. Peter King discusses GOP party unity with Anchor Liz Faublas at the Republican National Convention.
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Liz Faublas Interviews Senator James Sanders from Queens
A lighthearted moment on the floor of the Democratic National Convention with Senator James Sanders of Queens, New York as he and Currents anchor Liz Faublas debate which borough is better, Brooklyn or Queens. They went on to discuss the campaign and the controversy surrounding Debbie Wasserman Schultz stepping down.
The Doctor Who Saved Mother Teresa
One month from now, Pope Francis will elevate Mother Teresa, one of the most beloved women of modern time, to sainthood. In 1989 her life was saved by a Manhattan doctor who rushed to her hospital bed when she was stricken by a mysterious illness. Currents Correspondent Katie Breidenbach speaks with Dr. George Lombardi about his urgent mission.
Solvang And Santa Inez Mission
Joe Estevez visits the town of Solvang, California, before meeting with Father Gerald Baron, a Capuchin Franciscan monk for Dublin, Ireland, residing at the Santa Ines Mission. Later, he talks to Sheila Benedict, the mission’s archivist, about it’s rich history spanning over 200 years. Lastly, Joe gets to see the mission’s extensive collection of sacred artifacts and relics for himself, including even the alleged vestment of Father Junipero Serra.
Pope Names NY Local to Commission on Woman Deacons
Pope Francis is moving forward with a special investigation of women and Church deacons. He has named twelve people – equally divided male and female – to delve into what roles women should have. The only American on that commission is Dr. Phyllis Zagano, Senior Research Associate at Hofstra University. Currents Correspondent Katie Breidenbach visits Hempstead, New York, to speak with Dr. Zagano about her extensive research on the history of female deacons in the Church.
Stained Glass Windows: St. Kevin
Continuing his series on stained glass in the Diocese of Brooklyn, Tim Harfmann talks to Bishop Raymond Chappetto about the windows at St. Kevin in Flushing. Click here to watch the other parts of Tim’s series.
Stained Glass Windows: St. Luke
Introducing a special series on Currents, Tim Harfmann reports on the stained glass windows at St. Luke in Whitestone. Monsignor John Tosi discusses the church’s two types of stained glass and the images depicted in them. Click here to watch the other parts of Tim’s series.
Democratic National Convention
This week on, “In the Arena”, join special guest host, reporter for Religion News Service, David Gibson, as he broadcasts to you from the Democratic National Convention where very special guests join him. Tune in to hear them discuss the hot-button issues of today’s politics, breaking news, and current events. ‘In the Arena’ coming to this week from Philadelphia.
Brooklyn Youth “Get Off the Couch”
Pope Francis challenged young people to “get off the couch” and go build a better world. Teenagers in Brooklyn are responding to that call by volunteering at their parish summer camp. Currents Correspondent Katie Breidenbach visits the camp and asks about another challenge from the pope: to attend confession.
WYD 2016 Prayer Vigil and Concert
On Saturday, July 30, Pope Francis led a Prayer Vigil and Concert at the Campus Misericordiae outside Krakow. The event included prayer, music, dancing and a huge altar!
(Source: The Vatican, with permission.)