John Paul II Laid Groundwork for Francis

As Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer tells us, many of the doors that Pope Francis is now walking through were first opened by one of two late Popes who will be canonized on Sunday.

Gubernatorial Hopeful Rob Astorino Touts Traditional Views

New Yorkers need to answer an important question soon — who should lead their state’s government: the current governor, Andrew Cuomo or Republican challenger Rob Astorino?  Both men are Catholics but, as Currents correspondent Michelle Powers reports, they have very different views on key Catholic issues.

Former John Paul II Secretary Visits Queens (7/7/12)

Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz was John Paul II’s personal secretary for almost 40 years, beginning in 1966. He was at the Holy Father’s bedside when John Paul died in 2005. One of Cardinal Dziwisz’s stops on his trip to the U.S. was the Diocese of Brooklyn. He celebrated Mass and attended a dinner – sponsored by the Diocese’s Polish Apostolate – at the Immaculate Conception Center in Douglaston, Queens. (Original Air Date: July 9, 2012)

John Paul II, John XXIII to be Saints

The Vatican has announced that two of the most popular Popes of all time, John Paul II and John XXIII, will be canonized. Our Bill Delano has the story. (Original air date: July 8, 2013)

Woodly Sainrose – Bishop Ford Student Athlete

Woodly Sainrose, a student athlete at Bishop Ford High School, gives a young perspective on what it means to be an “Active Catholic” who is growing up in the middle of Brooklyn. Join Woodly as he runs for student government, runs track and runs circles around his football teammates. Woodly gets inspiration from his family and his uncle, who is a local priest.

Queens Catholics Inspired by John Paul II

A special Mass was celebrated in Forest Hills to mark the birth of Blessed Pope John Paul II. In honor of his heritage, the liturgy was conducted in English and Polish. For one of the faithful in attendance, it was a moving experience. (Original Air Date: May 7, 2013)