Pope Francis’ journey to Peru and Chile will present several challenges, as well as many opportunities. He’s following in the footsteps of a saint — Pope John Paul II — who also traveled to both countries. Currents News Tim Harfmann reports when the Polish pope went to Chile three decades ago, he prevented war.
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El Salvadorans Fear Deportation During National Migration Week
The decision is “heartbreaking’ in the words of the U.S. bishops. The clerics are responding as the Trump administration kills protections for a large number of El Salvadorans. The immigrants were granted a safe harbor in America after two earthquakes rocked their homeland years ago. Now, the White House claims conditions have improved, but that’s something the bishops dispute, arguing El Salvador can’t adequately handle the return of almost 200,000 people. In the diocese of immigrants, concern over the future is mounting for Salvadorans, as Currents News Tim Harfmann reports.
Pope’s Plans for Amazon Region Focus on Indigenous Rights
A big reason for Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Chile and Peru is a desire to spotlight the Amazon region. Currents News Konrad Aderer speaks with Chilean native accompanying the Pope on the journey about his plans to consult with indigenous people and, together, chart a course for the care and protection of the world’s largest rainforest.
Immigration a Key Issue for Upcoming Papal Trip
Immigration will be a key issue for Pope Francis when he starts a new journey next week. That’s when the Holy Father heads to Chile for a visit that also includes a stop in Peru. Currents News Tim Harfmann has the migration story.
New Hopes for Peace on the Korean Peninsula
The North and South Korean governments are talking face-to-face for the first time in two years. Koreans in the Diocese of Brooklyn and overseas see new hope for peace. Currents News Konrad Aderer speaks with Father Andrew Kim, pastor of a large Korean community at Saint Paul Chong Ha-sang Church in Flushing.
Saint Rose of Lima Inspires Devotion in Rockaway
Saint Rose of Lima is the patroness of Peru and the first saint to be born in the Americas. As Pope Francis’s trip to Chile and Peru approaches, the parish named in her honor in Rockaway, Queens share in her blessings. Currents News Konrad Aderer reports.
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On this episode of Walk in Faith, host Craig Syracusa talks to actress and author Andrea Logan White about her journey from a difficult childhood to the accomplished, albeit “Perfectly Unfinished”, woman of faith she is today.
Trump Administration Ends Protected Status for Salvadorans
Over two hundred thousand migrants from El Salvador had been allowed to stay in the U.S. under the Temporary Protected Status program. But the White House is ending the provision for most Salvadorans, who have been here since two earthquakes years ago. Currents News Konrad Aderer reports from Queens on the pitfalls that face the migrants.
March For Life Coincides With Papal Trip
When Pope Francis travels to Chile and Peru next week, he will be overseas when American Catholics March For Life. Currents News Tim Harfmann reports on how the two events intersect.
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Ring in the New Year the right way by joining us this week for a special episode of In the Arena. We’ll be back next week with all-new episodes, but this week, we hope you enjoy some our favorites from last year, including Brandon Vogt, author of “Why I Am Catholic and You Should Be Too” and Admiral McRaven, who wrote “Make your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life and Maybe the World”. And we’ll revisit Allison Pytlak’s discussion of nuclear disarmament. All this and more on In the Arena, faith at the forefront of today’s news and events!