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Pope Francis Challenges Reporters

Currents News Michelle Powers reports on Pope Francis’ inflight press conference where he challenged reporters to investigate the claims that he knew about the ongoing clerical sex abuse allegations, but didn’t act on them.

A Discussion with the Cast & Crew of ‘Operation Finale’

“Operation Finale” takes place as the citizens of Israel and the world struggle to come to terms with the horrors of the Holocaust. By chance, the Mossad (Israel’s CIA) learns the whereabouts of Adolf Eichmann, a Nazi SS officer and the so-called Architect of the Holocaust. The movie follows the Mossad agents who carry out the plan to capture him and bring him back to Israel to face trial.

Stars Sir Ben Kinglsey, Nick Kroll, Joe Alwyn, Haley Lu Richardson, and Lior Raz as well as director Chirs Weitz join host Craig Syracusa to talk about their roles in the this remarkable film.

Social Roundup: World Meeting of Families in Ireland

DeSales Media outlets were working overtime all weekend to cover the Pope’s visit to Ireland. Here is a sampling of posts from Currents News, NET TV, Nuestra Voz, The Tablet, and our journalists.

LGBT Family Shares Hopes for World Meeting of Families

While the Church’s teaching on same-sex marriage remains unchanged, there is an ongoing discussion about how it can be more inclusive of LGBT Catholics. It’s one of the big topics addressed at the WMOF in Dublin. Michelle Powers talked to a same-sex couple attending the conference who say they’re glad that the discussion is taking place.

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On this all new episode of In the Arena, Monsignor Harrington is joined by Archbishop Bernardito Auza. Originally from the Philippines, His Excellency has previously served in the Apostolic Nunciatures of Bulgaria, Madagascar, and Albania as well as in the Secretariat of State in the Vatican. He joins In the Arena this week to discuss his current role as the Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations. All this and more on In the Arena, faith at the forefront of today’s news and events!

Senator John McCain Passes At 81

Currents News anchor Liz Faublas reports as the nation mourns the death of ‘maverick’ and former GOP nominee, senator John McCain.

Ireland Meeting Discusses Incarcerated Parents

Ireland’s World Meeting is looking at family life in all it’s forms, including families with incarcerated parents.
That was the topic of discussion at a panel Thursday Morning.
Dublin’s Auxiliary Bishop Eamon Walsh was a prison Chaplin for more than a decade and talks with Currents News about the subject.

Traditional Music Woven into World Meeting of Families

The excitement is growing in Ireland as the Pope’s arrival is hours away.
Currents News is teaming up with Crux to deliver to you the very best coverage of the World Meeting of Families.
Michelle Powers is outside the main family arena where old Irish tunes contribute to culture and family.