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The Latino Priest Shortage Explained

J.D Long Garcia, a writer for America magazine, explored the pressing question with noted experts on Hispanic ministry…
Priests and academics who broke down exactly why young Latino men steer clear of vocations…
He speaks with Currents News Anchor Liz Faublas.

Young People’s Faith On Fire

The future of the Catholic Church is in the hands of the next generation…
And thousands of young men and women assembled in Queens for a major event to build-up their faith.
Currents News Katie Engesser reports on the wrap-up to Steubenville NYC.

Following Pope’s Blessing, Paralyzed Teen Improves

Currents News first met Julia Bruzzese when Pope Francis blessed the paralyzed teenager three years ago. The amazing encounter took place when the Holy Father visited New York in 2015. Today, the Brooklyn teenager says her life is filled with miracles. Currents News Tim Harfmann reports on how Julia is doing both physically and spiritually.

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Join In the Arena’s hosts as they talk news and current events! Journalist Christ White joins them to discuss the new nominee to the Supreme Court, and Dr. Timothy Jennings explains his book “The Aging Brain: Proven Steps to Prevent Dementia and Sharpen Your Mind”. All this and more on In the Arena, faith at the forefront of today’s news and events!

Chile Scandal Takes A Dramatic Turn

The clerical sex-abuse scandal in Chile is taking a dramatic turn.
Prosecutors in every region of the country are being assigned to investigate the wrongdoing.
Now, Chile’s two cardinals are in the cross-hairs of the investigation.
Crux Vatican correspondent Ines San Martin speaks with Currents News Liz Faublas about that part of the story.

Update: Postal Service Delivers Parking Nightmare

Members of St. Finbar Church in Bath Beach said their local post office was putting their lives in danger. Now, they say a parking problem isn’t totally resolved, but for the most part, the postal service has delivered. Currents News Tim Harfmann first reported the trouble in May and now has a story on improvements that have happened.

Strengthening Life Skills & Faith at Boy Scout Camp

Over 700 boys from troops in Brooklyn and Queens are spending part of this summer at the Ten Mile River Camp, located nearly 120 miles away from home. As they continue to learn life skills, the scouts also strengthened their faith with Bishop Nicolas DiMarzio, who is a champion of the Boy Scouts and no stranger to the outdoors himself. Yesterday, he was with them for Mass and a get-together. Currents News Tim Harfmann reports from the Catskill Mountains.