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World Youth Day Opening Mass
World Youth Day has officially begun as the pilgrims from the Diocese of Brooklyn celebrate mass at Błonia Park, the park where Pope John Paul II celebrated mass 5 times. Cardinal Stanisław Dziwisz, the Archbishop of Krakow, celebrated this mass with help from Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio and the priests of Brooklyn. Michelle Powers was there with over 400,000 pilgrims and filed this report.
WYD Pilgrim Profile: Peter Damour
Peter Damour is a natural leader who uses his gifts to serve God at St. Clare’s parish, Rosedale. He believes young people need to be involved in the Church and he’s anxious to hear Pope Francis’ message for youth at World Youth Day 2016 in Krakow, Poland. Marie Elena Giossi has his story.
French Catholics Respond to Priest’s Murder
In Brooklyn, French Catholics are praying for their country in the wake of another terror attack. Jihadists invaded a Catholic Church in the Normandy region and murdered 86-year-old Fr. Jacques Hamel as he celebrated Mass. Currents Correspondent Katie Breidenbach starts at Heart’s Home, a Brooklyn-based missionary organization where French and other international evangelists preach peace.
Bernie Sanders Supporters Protest Outside DNC
In the wake of the WikiLeaks scandal, Bernie Sanders supporters are angry and are asking Sanders to not give up the fight. Currents is in Philadelphia as protestors voice their distrust for Hillary Clinton outside the Democratic National Convention.
WYD Pilgrim Profile: Cindy Giron
Young people at Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary parish, Jamaica, look up to Cindy Giron. She serves on the altar, in the rectory and in the summer camp. She’s excited to attend World Youth Day 2016 in Poland before heading off to Notre Dame University this fall. Marie Elena Giossi has her story.
Faith at Forefront for Vice Presidential Candidates
Hillary Clinton’s newly-picked running mate, Senator Tim Kaine and his Republican opponent, Indiana Governor Mike Pence, both profess the Catholic faith. Currents Correspondent Katie Breidenbach takes a look at how they compare.
Brooklyn World Youth Day Pilgrims Visit Rome
In their final spiritual preparations for World Youth Day, the pilgrims from St. Patrick’s Church in Brooklyn travel to the holy city of Rome. There they visit a variety of sacred landmarks and even attend a mass at the Altar of the Chair of St Peter’s Basilica. Michelle Powers was with them and filed this report.
Republicans Celebrate Trump Nomination
Although Donald Trump painted a harsh view of America in his acceptance speech, republicans on the floor of the Republican National Convention are excited about Trump’s nomination. Currents talks to delegates from all over the nation as they show support for the candidate they believe will make history.
WYD Pilgrim Profile: Nadege Michel
Nadage Michel is a 21-year-old college student from Holy Cross Church, Flatbush. She aspires to be a doctor one day. But her greatest aspiration at World Youth Day is to see Pope Francis. Marie Elena Giossi shares her story.