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Sacramentos – ¿cómo surgen los sacramentos?

Historia de los sacramentos en la Iglesia Católica y las iglesias surgidas de la Reforma.
El Bautismo: Qué es el bautismos, cómo lo ven otras denominaciones cristianas, cuándo es válido, cuántas veces se puede recibir… ¿Sabes qué es un sacramento y cuántos sacramentos hay? ¿Son los católicos los únicos que tienen sacramentos? E padre Tomás responde a estas y otras preguntas sobre los sacramentos.

Catholic and Lutheran Agencies Struggle with Refugee Cap

U.S. Bishops and Lutherans have been calling for a higher cap on refugees entering the country, after President Donald Trump’s 50,000 person cap was reached last week. Our Konrad Aderer speaks with officers from the refugee resettlement programs of the two churches about how their work has been impacted by the limit and recent court cases on the executive order.

Key Role for Church in Nuclear Weapons Ban

122 nations signed a treaty at the UN last week outlawing nuclear weapons. Our Konrad Aderer speaks with Jonathan Granoff, President of an NGO that works closely with the Holy See at the UN, about the unique role of the Catholic Church in persuading the world’s nuclear powers to join and disarm.

Archaeologists Dig for Battle of Brooklyn Soldiers

America’s revolution against British rule was fought most fiercely in the Battle of Brooklyn, one of the bloodiest engagements of the entire war. The colonialists’ quest for freedom was saved when the famed Maryland 400 lost their lives while stopping the Red Coats. Now, archaeologists, not far from a Catholic Church in Gowanus, are surveying a site to determine if the heroes are buried there. Tim Harfmann has the story.

Brooklyn’s Best Books for the Summer

Every year the Diocese of Brooklyn’s Tablet newspaper polls its readers about what books they’re reading this summer. Katie Engesser talks with some of its contributors to see what novels they recommend for long days at the beach and fun in the sun.

Car Wash for Catholic Academy

One theater group is serving the community beyond entertainment. Katie Engesser reports from Immaculate Conception Church in Jamaica, Queens where their latest project will benefit the next generation of actors, the parish and the school.