A federal judge has ruled that families who have detained after entering the United States illegally be released. Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer spoke about this with the Executive Director of the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Jeanne Atkinson.
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New Orleans is a “Resurrection City”
Ahead of the tenth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina devastating the Gulf Coast region, Currents anchor Liz Faublas speaks with Peter Finney, Jr., Editor of the Clarion Herald, the newspaper of the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
Rockstar Pastor Carl Lentz
Pastor Carl Lentz joins Joumana Kidd and talks about the famed church Hillsong NYC. Carl talks about how to be one’s self, identifying God’s grace in our lives and God’s love for all people – no matter where they are. Pastor Carl Lentz also talks about famous attendees like Justin Beiber and Kevin Durant, and why famous people flock to Hillsong.
After 40 Years, St. Clare’s Secretary’s Farewell
She’s been the secretary at St. Clare Parish in Rosedale, Queens for 40 years but Eileen Bowman is stepping down.
“Your Prayers are Need Now More Than Ever”
Currents correspondent Katie Breidenbach speaks with the National Director of 40 Days for Life as the campaign prepares for another kick off.
Pope Francis NYC Tickets Limited
People in Brooklyn and Queens want to see Pope Francis when he comes to the United States but, as Currents correspondent Michelle Powers reports, tickets for the Holy Father’s various events in New York City are limited.
Church Donations and Troubled Times
The stock market has taken a tumble and a drop could impact the ability of consumers to give elsewhere, like church donations. Currents correspondent Katie Breidenbach spoke more about this with Julio Huato, Associate Professor of Economics at St. Francis College.
Black Churches’ Membership Remains Steady
Though a recent Pew Survey shows an 80 percent drop in the number of Americans who claim religious affiliation, the numbers for Black churches remained steady. For some answers as to why that’s the case, Currents anchor Liz Faublas spoke by phone with Professor David Daniels III of McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago.
Iouri Grichetchkine Spring Concert at St. Saviour Church
St. Saviour Parish in Park Slope, Brooklyn presents their Spring Concert with Iouri Grichetchkine. Originally from St. Petersburg, Russia, Iouri Grichetchkine is a composer, conductor, and multi-instrumental musician. For the last seven years, he has been the Music Director at St. Saviour Church.
Food Fuels Faith Revival
Currents correspondent Katie Breidenbach visits the San Damiano Mission in Williamsburg, which is using food as a way to reach out to the community.