Jorge Dominguez, the Editor of Neustra Voz, and Fr. Jorge Ortiz-Garay explain why Pope Francis’ visit to the National Palace and the Metropolitan Cathedral is so important for Mexicans.
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Mexico Awaits Holy Father With Hope
Currents Correspondent Katie Breidenbach reports from Mexico City, where the people await the arrival of Pope Francis. Many hope he will address some of the problems plaguing the country, like government corruption, poverty, and violence.
Brooklyn Aids Syrian Refugees
Brooklyn responds to the war in Syria that is creating an overwhelming refugee crisis. A local Eastern Bishop, Gregory Mansour, calls all to prayer. Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams also campaigns to collect baby carriages to send to the refugees in Europe with the help of the website, www.birthfocus.com. Currents Correspondent Katie Breidenbach reports.
Presidential Primaries and the Zika Virus
Msgr. Kieran Harrington weighs in on the Zika Virus and the New Hampshire presidential primaries with Katherine Connell, managing editor of The National Review, and David Gibson, reporter for Religion News Service.
Jackson Heights Students Impress Bishop
Our Lady of Fatima School in Jackson Heights shines during Catholic Schools Week. When Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio stops by for a visit, the students impress him with their knowledge and even make him laugh out loud. Currents Correspondent Katie Breidenbach reports.
60 Second Review – “Brooklyn”
Steven Greydanus reviews the Oscar-nominated indie film, BROOKLYN! (Incidentally, his favorite film of 2015!)
Be the Match for Brooklyn Boy
St. Bernadette School in Dyker Heights is holding a bone marrow donor drive for one its own, a first grader who may need a transplant. Our Katie Breidenbach caught up the boy.
Francis in Mexico and on the Web
DeSales Media Group, the parent company of NET TV, will have extensive coverage of Pope Francis’s trip to Mexico, as our Tim Harfmann reports.
Click here to see all the ways NET TV and DeSales Media Group will be covering Pope Francis’ trip to Mexico.
Pope In Mexico 2016
When Pope Francis visits Mexico City on February 12-17, 2016, NET TV will be there to bring you live coverage!
The Tablet, Currents and Nuestra Voz reporters will be in Mexico City and New York City to provide exclusive commentary throughout the week. They will be joined by leading Catholic journalists and experts including Austen Ivereigh, Fr. Agustino Torres and Fr. Joseph Espaillat, who also contributed to our Pope in Cuba/USA coverage this past September.
Be sure to tune in via Time Warner Cable 97 and Cablevision 30. We’re also now available throughout New York City, Westchester, Long Island and southern Connecticut on Verizon FiOS 48.
You can also watch the livestream of our daily programming on your smartphone or tablet at netny.tv/watch-now/
60 Second Review – “Room”
David DiCerto reviews ROOM, the Oscar-nominated independent feature starring Brie Larson!