George Pell Acquitted of Abuse Charges By Australia’s High Court
April 7, 2020By Emily Drooby and Christopher White NEW YORK – Australia’s highest court unanimously acquitted Cardinal George Pell of child abuse on Wednesday, […]
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Brooklyn Diocese Remembers Second Priest Lost to Coronavirus
April 6, 2020By Jessica Easthope A man of service and a father to all is how Father Gioacchino Basile is described by those who […]
Pope Francis Livestreams Prayer Service for End to Coronavirus
March 27, 2020By Melissa Butz Pope Francis has just made history as the very first pope to give an “Urbi et Orbi” blessing to […]
With Masses Suspended, Church Collections Move Online
March 26, 2020By Emily Drooby With churches in the Diocese of Brooklyn closed, the collections basket isn’t being passed around. But the bills aren’t […]
Pope Calls World’s Christians to Pray for End to Coronavirus Pandemic
March 25, 2020By Melissa Butz and Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Joined by Orthodox, Anglican and Protestant church leaders and faithful from around […]
How a Priest from Queens is Directing Prayerful Productions
March 20, 2020By Emily Drooby Father Peter Purpura is reaching out to the faithful through daily videos during the COVID-19 quarantine. “People are overwhelmed, […]
Devotion Still Strong Amid Coronavirus Crisis on St. Joseph’s Day
March 19, 2020By Tim Harfmann Michael Addeo Jr. has a strong devotion to Saint Joseph, head of the Holy Family and patron of fathers. […]
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Marches On Despite Coronavirus Concerns
March 17, 2020By Tim Harfmann and Melissa Enaje Usually On St. Patrick’s Day, the bells ringing from St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan are heard […]
Holy Week, Pope Francis and the Church on Coronavirus Lockdown
March 16, 2020By John L. Allen Jr. and Currents News Staff ROME – Catholics are affected by the coronavirus in the same ways as […]
Pope Makes Mini-Pilgrimage Outside Vatican to Pray for End of Pandemic
By Cindy Wooden and Currents News Staff ROME (CNS) — With Italy on lockdown and Rome streets almost deserted, Pope Francis left […]