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With COVID Cases on the Rise, Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Currents News Staff

Just as everyone starts to feel some relief, COVID cases are starting to rise again across the country.

As the New York City Comptroller said last week, after testing positive himself, we might be done with the virus, but the virus isn’t done with us.

Dr. Robert Tiballi, an infectious disease specialist with the Catholic Medical Association joins Currents News for an update on the pandemic.

Catholic News Headlines for Thursday, 4/7/22

A top Ukrainian official is making a plea for more help as Russian forces regroup for more possible attacks in the country.

Celebration in the Senate as Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is confirmed as the first black woman ever to serve on the Supreme Court.

Governors from several states are working on a solution to get those sky high gas prices to come down.

United Nations Takes Further Action to Isolate Russia

Currents News Staff

The United Nations General Assembly has voted to suspend Russia from the Human Rights council as its invasion of Ukraine appears to be shiftingamid more evidence of atrocities.

NATO leaders hold a critical meeting to decide how to move forward.

“The sickening images and accounts coming out of Bucha and other parts of Ukraine have only strengthened our collective resolve unit,” said Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Meanwhile, in the warzone, Ukranians are burying their dead, bracing for attack and digging through the rubble. It’s all part of daily life in Ukraine’s eastern region while the Russian military continues its offensive against Ukraine and forces push east.

On Thursday in Brussels, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba issued a plea for help following a meeting of NATO foreign affairs ministers.

“Either you help us now and I’m speaking about days, not weeks,” said Dmytro, “or your help will come too late.”

Ukranian officials say more fighting is underway in the east, while western nations debate any additional sanctions and pledge more aid to Ukraine.The attacks appear to have no end in sight.

This war may last for weeks, but also months and possibly also for years and therefore we need to prepare for the long haul,” said NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.

Currents News Sits Down With Mark Wahlberg on Role as a Catholic Priest

Currents News Staff

If there’s anyone who could play both a rough-and-tumble boxer and a clean-cut priest in the same movie, it’s surely Mark Wahlberg. In his upcoming film, that’s exactly what Wahlberg does.

Coming to theaters next week, “Father Stu” is based on the true story of Father Stuart Long who is a former boxer with a promising career that was cut short due to health issues.

John Lavenburg, National Correspondent for The Tablet and Crux, sat down with Wahlberg to learn more about his thoughts on being Father Stu.

You can watch “Father Stu” in theaters starting next week on Wednesday, April 13. After that, it’ll become available for purchase on digital platforms like Amazon, iTunes, Google Play, YouTube and Vudu.

Catholic Leaders React to New State-Level Abortion Legislation

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In Colorado, the right to an abortion is now guaranteed under state law. The state’s Democratic governor signed the “Reproductive Health Equity Act” into law on Monday.

Colorado joins a handful of other states which are racing to enact laws like this as the U.S. Supreme Court considers a case that could overturn Roe V. Wade.

In response, Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver decried Colorado’s new law, writing in a tweet:

“Jesus forgive us! Tragic day for Colorado with the signing of hb22-1279, which allows for unrestricted abortion up to birth with zero rights for the unborn. A triumph for the culture of death & further erosion of the dignity of human life. We will continue to pray for the conversion of hearts.”

 

Catholic HS Student Gets Full Ride to St. Francis College With Robert J. McGuire Scholarship

Currents News Staff

A senior from Nazareth Regional High School in Flatbush, Brooklyn is feeling the love after learning he got a full ride scholarship to St. Francis College!

The scholarship is in honor of former police commissioner Robert J. McGuire. While it fully covers the tuition at the Catholic college, it also provides $1,000 dollars for textbooks, a free summer course and a personal advisor.

Catholic News Headlines for Wednesday, 4/6/22

The U.S. is rolling out new sanctions against Russia and even members of President Vladimir Putin’s family to stop the war in Ukraine.

Pope Francis is critical of the United Nations as he unveils a tattered flag from a besieged Ukrainian city.

We speak with Mark Wahlberg about what it was like to play “Father Stu” in his new movie.

A 99-year-old WWII Veteran Reflects On Her Service With the U.S. Coast Guard

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Looking back at the good old days is something special for Marie Goff.

“It makes me feel young again to see all those pictures,” Marie said.

She’s a 99-year-old World War II veteran who served in a very unique role as a SPAR.

“I liked the SPARS very much and I always would be in the company of the best of the SPARS,” Marie said.

She enlisted after her brother died overseas serving his country, she felt it was her duty to serve.

“After that, my mother did not want me to join anything with the service but after my brother was killed, I joined the service,” Marie said.

Marie was stationed in Palm Beach, Florida and served at one of the stores in the Assembly Hotel. These memories she’s flipping through are some of her most fond ones, including the day the U.S. declared victory.

“Oh, it was the most fun,” Marie said, “we declared victory and it was the end of our SPARS.”

By her side is her granddaughter Kaitlin Dunckel, an Air Force veteran herself. She says her grandma was the reason she joined.

“She was always so proud of it,” Kaitlin said. “My grandpa was always so proud of it. They have always been so proud of their service I just wanted that pride that i was just like, I want part of that. I wanted to be as amazing as she is.”

A woman reflecting back on life looking at the role her service played soaking in the joy and pride it brings her.