Pope’s Sarajevo Trip Prompts Medjugorje Discussions

Currents correspondent Katie Breidenbach reports on the questions surrounding supposed apparitions of the Virgin Mary in Medjugorje, Bosnia following the Pope’s announcement that he will visit the Bosnian capital of Sarajevo in May.

Vaccinations: For and Against

Currents anchor Liz Faublas speaks with Dr. Meghan Clark, Assistant Professor of Theology at St. John’s University, about the pros and cons of vaccinations.

“White Zombie” & “The Road To Peace”

Dan Roebuck and Monsignor David Cassato discuss the 1932 horror film, “White Zombie,” starring Bela Lugosi and “The Road To Peace,” an inspirational documentary hosted by Bing Crosby.

Religion in Church & State and The Anti-Vaxxer Movement

Christine Emba, of New Criterion, and Matthew Schmitz, of First Things, join host Monsignor Kieran Harrington in-studio to discuss and debate Religion in Church & State with call in guests, Father Alonzo Cox, and Assemblyman Karim Camara. Then, Monsignor and the panelists tackle the issues of the anti-vaxxer movement and Boko Haram.

Pope Francis Will Speak to Congress

When Pope Francis visits the U.S. in September, he will go to Washington, D.C. and address a joint session of Congress, the first time a Pope will do so.  For some thoughts on the forthcoming address, Currents correspondent Michelle Powers spoke with Father Joseph Holcomb, a Priest of the Brooklyn Diocese who previously served the Church in Washington, D.C.

NY Catholics Pushing Education Tax Credit

The Catholic Church in New York State wants a measure known as the Education Tax Credit to become law. Brooklyn Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio discussed the issue with Currents News Director Ed Wilkinson.

Transfiguration Shelter Remains Independent

Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer revisits the homeless shelter at Transfiguration Parish in Williamsburg, to learn why it remains independent of New York City’s shelter system.