Republican National Convention Boosts Economy

People rushing to the Republican National Convention in Cleveland are also helping to boost the economy- as much as $300 million dollars according to experts. Currents reports from among the Trump merchandise vendors, as both sellers and buyers talk about the boost to Cleveland’s economy.

Relics of Polish Martyr in Williamsburg Ahead of World Youth Day

St. Maximilian Kolbe died in the infamous Auschwitz concentration camp after volunteering to take the place of another prisoner. His relics are displayed at Williamsburg’s San Damiano Mission on a tour up the East Coast. Pilgrims headed to Poland’s World Youth Day are among the many who flock to the Mission to venerate the relics of this martyr. Currents Correspondent Katie Breidenbach reports.

Security Increases for World Youth Day

The World Youth Day events start next week, and security is being heightened as more than 2.5 million Catholics get ready to travel to Krakow, Poland. Poland’s Interior Minister says there is no credible threat. Michelle Powers reports on the measures that will keep Pilgrims safe.

Diocese of Brooklyn Mass of Sending

The Diocese of Brooklyn is sending the largest contingent of pilgrims to World Youth Day from the United States of America. Before departing, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio said a Mass of Sending at the Immaculate Conception in Douglaston. Michelle Powers was there and filed this report.

Guacamole and Shrimp

On a special episode of Breaking Bread, actor Arturo Castro visits Monsignor Jamie in the kitchen to talk about why we should share the blessings God has given us while helping Monsignor with his take on a classic guacamole. Later, Monsignor Jamie shows viewers how to make bacon wrapped crab stuffed shrimp that the whole family will enjoy.