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Catholics in Korea “Politically, Socially Influential”

Pope Francis is in Korea, his first trip to Asia.  Just as the Holy Father’s trip began, News Director Ed Wilkinson spoke with Currents Vatican expert Father John Cush and Father Andrew Kim, the pastor of St. Paul Chong Ha-Sang Parish in Flushing, a vibrant community of Korean Catholics.

Persecution and the Danger of Apathy

We can’t sit idly by while people in other parts of the world are persecuted – that’s the message of a priest and a rabbi who spoke with Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer about the bloodshed in Iraq at the hands of the terrorist group ISIS.

Understanding Mary’s Assumption

Brooklyn Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio speaks with Currents News Director Ed Wilkinson on one of the Church’s most important feasts.

Pope Francis to Asian Youth: “Are You Ready?”

Pope Francis expressed his desire to speak from the heart to the young people gathered for the Asian Youth Day celebration in Korea and, as we hear from Currents anchor Liz Faublas, that’s exactly what the Holy Father did.

Princeton Prof: U.S. Can’t Stand Idle Against ISIS

Currents correspondent Katie Breidenbach spoke with Dr. Robert George of Princeton University, who started a petition calling for military action against ISIS.  It’s a petition that’s receiving a broad base of support.

Local Knights Assist Iraq’s Christians

Currents correspondent Michelle Powers reports on what the Knights of Columbus in the Diocese of Brooklyn are contributing to the Knights’ worldwide effort to help Christians in Iraq.

Miraculous Mary Image Arrives in Queens

Currents Katie Breidenbach correspondent Katie Breidenbach reports from Saint Mel’s Church in Flushing, on the occasion of the arrival of the image of Our Lady of Romitello.