Archives

Pilgrims Prepare for World Meeting of Families

The World Meeting of Families celebration is the world’s largest Catholic gathering of families. The pope will be there, and his Mass is expected to be the biggest event in Europe this year. Currents News and Crux are joining forces to bring audience comprehensive coverage of the historic event. Currents News Tim Harfmann is heading to Ireland with Catholics from the Brooklyn diocese and he previews the upcoming pilgrimage.

Young Family Prepares for Major Papal Trip

Christian Rada is the Director of Marriage and Family Formation for the Diocese of Brooklyn. He, his wife Helen, and young son Stephen are among the young pilgrims preparing to take the trip to Ireland for the World Meeting of Families.

Grand Jury Report: Allegations of Sexual Abuse Against Pennsylvania Priests

There is a major development about allegations of clerical sex abuse in Pennsylvania.
A 1,400 page grand jury report detailing charges of abuse by hundreds of priests in the state has released.
The claims, which date back to the 1940s, are part of what’s being called the “most comprehensive” look yet at clerical sex abuse in the United States.
Currents News Michelle Powers has the latest.

The Final Hours of Elvis

Elvis Presely is known as the king… A rock-and-roller who changed modern music.
But a new play is in rehearsal that two Brooklynites hope shed light on another aspect of the singer’s life – his Christian devotion.
Currents News Katie Engesser has the story.

‘The King, The Final Hours’ will be performed from October 17th through the 28th at the Producers Club Theatre located at 358 w 44th street in Manhattan.
Ticket information is available online at the website: thefinalhours.com/ticket-info/