Currents News for Wednesday, September 26, 2018

On the newscast: How to educate young people about the clerical sex abuse crisis afflicting the Catholic Church; President Donald Trump chairs the security council at the United Nations and targets an American opponent; New allegations have surfaced against Judge Brett Kavanaugh as he prepares to take the stand tomorrow; And Bill Cosby’s first day behind bars in Pennsylvania.

Today’s top news from the Catholic perspective anchored by Liz Faublas. Currents news airs Monday through Friday at 7:00 p.m. EST on NET-TV (netny.tv)

A Third Accuser Against Kavanaugh

Another woman is accusing Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault. The newest allegations are causing some to call for Kavanaugh’s name to be removed as a nominee.

Catholic Educator Talks About Confronting Sexual Abuse

Continuing Currents News’ coverage of the sex abuse crisis, Anchor Liz Faublas speaks with Father Joseph Fonti, the rector and president of Cathedral Prep High School and Seminary, about how he is talking to his students about the clerical sex abuse crisis.

Be sure to check out Tim Harfmann’s report talking to the students of Cathedral Prep here: https://netny.tv/episodes/currents/cathedral-prep-takes-action-during-sex-abuse-crisis/.

Cathedral Prep Takes Action During Sex Abuse Crisis

A major challenge for Catholics during the clerical sex abuse crisis is the education of young people. At the only high school of its kind in the U.S., the priest in charge is taking action. Currents News Tim Harfmann reports.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel

This week a special double length premiere episode marks the 8th season of City of Churches. Host Anthony Mangano travels to Our Lady of Mount Carmel church in Williamsburg, Brooklyn for the exciting Giglio celebration and the origins of this unique tradition. Discover the history of this church and why the parish remains strongly connected to the surrounding community throughout the year.

The Pope’s Trip to the Baltics

The Pope makes news every time he returns from a trip during his in-flight press conference.
Faith and Culture Correspondent for Crux, Claire Giangrave was one of the journalists on board the papal plane.

Exclusive: Immigrants Walk Hours to National Conference

Two immigrants — one of them undocumented — defied the rules to attend the national V Encuentro. They had traveled a long way to reach the Hispanic Catholic summit in Texas. Currents News Tim Harfmann met them there.

Currents News for Tuesday, September 25, 2018

On the newscast: The Holy Father is leaving the Baltics – his message for young people about the clerical sex abuse crisis; Jail time for Bill Cosby – he’s now a convicted sexual predator; As President Trump addresses the United Nations, his Supreme Court nominee is on the offensive ahead of Thursday’s hearing; A Currents News exclusive: we talk with an undocumented immigrant who took a risk and attended the Encuentro.

Today’s top news from the Catholic perspective anchored by Liz Faublas. Currents news airs Monday through Friday at 7:00 p.m. EST on NET-TV (netny.tv)

The Countdown for Kavanaugh

In just two days, a Senate hearing will likely decide the fate of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. In the meantime, Kavanaugh is fighting accusations of sexual misconduct.