In the Arena honors Easter Sunday with Andrew Hyatt, writer and director of the new movie “Paul, Apostle of Christ” and Jon Hirsch, the executive producer of the new CNN series “Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History”. All this and more on In the Arena, faith at the forefront of today’s news and events!
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God’s Not Dead
John Corbett and David A.R. White, stars of the new movie “God’s Not Dead: A Light in the Darkness”, join host Craig Syracusa via skype to talk about faith, film, and aliens. Yes, aliens. Tune in to hear more!
Fr. Dwayne Davis
Father Dwayne Davis, talks with Ed Wilkinson, about his move from the island of Jamaica to Jamaica Queens, and his work with teens and young adults.
Ten Commandments Still Popular in U.S.
Right in the middle of Holy week, a new report is being released about the 10 Commandments. The findings show that God’s laws are still popular in America. Currents News Tim Harfmann is talking with Catholics about what they believe.
Children Wow Sunset Park with Easter Hats
Catholic schoolchildren in Sunset Park celebrate Holy Week with a spectacular Easter Hat Parade around the block. Currents News Konrad Aderer visits Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Academy, where the students show off the headgear they’ve created.
Chrism Mass 2018
Ahead of the Resurrection, a major Holy Week mass was celebrated last night. The Bishop of Brooklyn, Nicholas DiMarzio, and nearly all of his priests were at the Co-Cathedral of Saint Joseph for blessings and renewal. Currents News, Michelle Powers, has the story.
Farewell to a Fallen Firefighter
Final goodbyes this morning to Michael Davidson, the heroic firefighter who was killed battling a blaze in Harlem. Mourners filled Fifth Avenue for the service. Currents News Tim Harfmann reports from St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
New Facebook Data Scandal May Force Changes
Facebook faces renewed scandal after the discovery that the social media giant has been collecting years of data on phone calls and text messages from users. Currents News Konrad Aderer reports on the issue, which affects Android phones.
Brooklyn Students March in Worldwide Protest
This weekend’s ‘March For Our Lives’ had young people from around the country calling for tighter gun controls after the Parkland, Florida school massacre.
One of the largest marches took place in New York.
Currents News Katie Engesser was there with students from two catholic high schools in Brooklyn.
Reconciliation Monday Across Three Dioceses
Currents News Tim Harfmann reports from outside St. James Cathedral Basilica, one of nearly 600 Catholic churches celebrating Reconciliation Monday. This Holy Week tradition is a collaboration between the Diocese of Brooklyn, Archdiocese of New York and Diocese of Rockville Centre, allowing Catholics to go to confession from 3pm-9pm during the last Monday before Easter Sunday.