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Speaking aboard the papal plane, Pope Leo XIV said he has “no fear” when it comes to proclaiming the message of the Gospel — even amid political tensions.
The Holy Father emphasized that the Church is not political, but is called to be a voice for peace in the world.
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As the Church marks the liturgical anniversary of Pope Francis’ death, Currents News is presenting special coverage of his funeral Mass — a final farewell that drew tens of thousands to St. Peter’s Square under a clear Roman sky.
Revisit the moments that captured the legacy of the “People’s Pope” on Thursday, April 9, at 7 p.m.
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Clergy and faithful gathered at St. Agnes Cathedral to honor Bishop William Murphy, the longtime shepherd of the Diocese of Rockville Centre.
Bishop Robert Brennan delivered the homily, remembering him as a mentor and friend who dedicated his life to spreading the Gospel.
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Want to hear Bishop Robert Brennan’s full Easter message? His homily from the Cathedral Basilica of St. James will be featured on this week’s episode of the Big City Catholics podcast on Friday, April 10.
By Jessica Easthope
You wouldn’t exactly call Davis Liu and Robbie Manoogian unlikely friends. Despite being born on opposite ends of the world and 10 years apart, they actually have a lot in common. They’re both big baseball fans and both studying engineering at the University of Florida. And as of recently, they share another major part of life.
“The baptism is just the beginning. What made me really happy? The journey that got me here,” Liu said.
At the Easter Vigil on April 4, Davis became Catholic. How he got there started with a Facebook Marketplace post.
“I came across this guy who said he’s looking for a friend on Facebook Marketplace,” Manoogian said. “I was like, I gotta hit him up.”
“One day, Robbie sent me a message that he asked me if I wanted to check out his church. And also they have free food, it’s called Mass and Meal on Tuesdays,” Liu said.
Davis was already on an adventure. He came to the United States to get his master’s in aerospace engineering and use his degree back home in Taiwan as a military researcher. But in one click, he set out on a faith journey — with Robbie as his guide.
“Religiously, it feels like I am his guide,” Manoogian said. “I am sitting in the back of OCIA classes helping him understand all these new words. I am constantly reminding him to pray. I’m constantly checking in on him, constantly giving him saints to check out. But I’m not doing it alone at all. God has guided me so much to kind of hold his hand.”
The invitation turned into months of curiosity and questions.
“Seeing these young people pray so deeply and want to connect to God is really what made me very shocked,” Liu said.
What began as a casual conversation grew into a powerful conversion.
“There’s so many Davises out there,” Manoogian said. “There’s so many people that are waiting to be reached out to. It should be such a norm that we can bring anyone in. ‘Just come to Mass with me,’ that’s all it takes.”
Robbie says Davis’ story is a reminder that God can use any person, any place and any moment to draw us closer to Him.
Despite an agreement to a two-week ceasefire between President Donald Trump and Iran, Pope Leo XIV is continuing to call for peace in the Middle East and says that much more must be done in the region.
Bishop Robert Brennan of the Diocese of Brooklyn joined New York clergy and Catholics in mourning as they said goodbye to a shepherd, mentor, and friend: Long Island Bishop William Murphy.
An international student attending the University of Florida got more than he bargained for after trying to make a sale on Facebook Marketplace – he closed the deal with a new friend and a new faith.
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Catholics on Long Island are remembering their former shepherd.
On Tuesday, the Diocese of Rockville Centre said goodbye to Bishop Emeritus William Murphy at a Mass of Christian Burial at the Cathedral of St. Agnes.
Brooklyn Bishop Robert Brennan delivered the homily and shared a personal connection to the Long Island bishop.
In a statement after the announcement of Bishop Murphy’s passing, Bishop Brennan said, “I had the privilege of learning so much from him and enjoying his friendship. And I know that for many other bishops in the United States, he was to them also a mentor and friend.”
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Pope Leo XIV remembered his predecessor during the most recent Regina Caeli prayer, marking the liturgical anniversary of Pope Francis’ death. The “people’s pope” returned to the Lord on Easter Monday, which last year fell on the 21st.
Currents News will honor Pope Francis with a special program reflecting on his legacy and how he shaped the world during his 12-year pontificate.
Viewers can tune in Thursday, April 9 at 7 p.m. for “The Funeral Mass of Pope Francis” special.
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Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal has asked Gov. Kathy Hochul to review New York state records from 25 years ago regarding toxic contamination at Ground Zero following the 9/11 terror attacks.
In a letter sent to the governor’s office, Hoylman-Sigal is seeking details on what then-Gov. George Pataki, the state’s law department, health department and other officials knew about the toxins present at the site.
He noted that state officials were involved in negotiations with the Environmental Protection Agency, the federal government and the president concerning the contamination.
A spokesperson for Gov. Hochul said the request is under review.Attorneys with the 9/11 Health Watch are also engaged in a legal battle to obtain additional records from New York City related to 9/11.
Health impacts from exposure to toxins at the World Trade Center site continue to grow.
According to the World Trade Center Health Program, more than 48,000 program members have been diagnosed with 9/11-linked cancers, with skin, prostate and breast cancers among the most common.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that nearly 8,200 World Trade Center enrollees have died — a number that now exceeds the nearly 3,000 people killed on Sept. 11, 2001.
As war escalates in the Middle East, a Maronite Catholic couple in Bay Ridge is supporting their community through faith, food, and compassion.
Pope Leo XIV is calling on Catholics worldwide to pray for peace as he reflects on those suffering from war and persecution.
New York officials are pushing for answers about what was known regarding toxic exposure at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
An astronaut aboard NASA’s Artemis II mission shared a message of faith and love while making a historic journey around the moon.