On the newscast: The Brooklyn Diocese settles litigation with four abuse survivors; President Trump visits the storm ravaged Carolinas; More on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s accuser; Anchor Liz Faublas sits down with one of the nation’s top Latino Catholic leaders to talk about the V 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)
At the Vatican, The Holy Father had a high-profile meeting with U2 singer Bono and their talks covered a wide range of topics. Melissa Butz Reports.
The Diocese of Brooklyn has settled litigation with four survivors of sexual abuse. The Diocese says the crimes were committed by a church volunteer inside his private apartment between 2003 and 2009. The predator is currently serving a prison sentence. Currents News Michelle Powers has that story.
On the newscast: the Senate is set to hear from Brett Kavanaugh and his accuser, vocations and the Hispanic community – what it means for V Encuentro, and local reaction to the controversial “Jesus joke” from the Emmy Awards.
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 Fifth Encuentro gets underway on Thursday. Texas will be filled with thousands of Catholics coming from all around the country for what will be a major event for the Church. And the call to the religious life will be at the forefront of the gathering. Currents News Tim Harfmann reports.
A big meeting is taking place next month at the Vatican. Bishops from around the world will gather for a synod dedicated to young people, the faith and vocations. Ahead of the gathering, the Pope has put some new rules in place. Melissa Butz reports on that story from Rome.
Special Assistant to the Vicar for Hispanic Concerns, Deacon Jorge Castillo, and Reporter for Nuestra Voz, Cruz-Teresa Rosero, join Currents News anchor Liz Faublas to discuss one of the crucial themes of the upcoming National Encuentro: immigration.
Controversy over the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court. The latest on what’s been developing throughout the day.
A summit that could make a big difference for the Catholic Church. The Encuentro begins this week and we speak with leaders of the Brooklyn Diocese Encuentro team.
The Pope goes on a special trip to Sicily… When he’s there, he confronts the mafia.
Plus… The floods from Florence are hitting the Carolinas very hard.
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)
Dozens of Religious in the Diocese of Brooklyn gathered to remember their roots at an intercultural meeting titled, “Roots and Wings.” The brothers and sisters discussed the importance of sharing their faith around the world.
This week, Catholic from around the country are heading to Texas for the Fifth Encuentro, a major event for the Church in the U.S. The summit has been years in the making and means a lot for the future. Currents News Tim Harfmann reports on young people from the Brooklyn diocese who have been getting ready.