Puerto Ricans Protest, Call for Governor’s Resignation Following Discovery of Hurricane Supplies
January 21, 2020By Emily Drooby On the night of Jan. 20, protesters filled the streets of San Juan, Puerto Rico, calling for Governor Wanda […]
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Pope Urges Bishops to Teach Discernment, Including on Political Issues
January 21, 2020By Tim Harfmann, contributing to this story were Cindy Wooden, Carol Glatz and Junno Arocho Esteves. ROME (CNS) — Sometimes the political […]
Senate to Begin Impeachment Trial
January 21, 2020Currents News Staff With the ceremony and the swearings-in out of the way last week, the Senate today is set to begin […]
Currents News for Monday, January 20, 2020
January 20, 2020On the newscast: The Diocese of Brooklyn pays tribute through prayer to the civil rights hero Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; Emergency […]
Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.: Prayer Service Celebrates Civil Rights Leader
January 20, 2020By Tim Harfmann and Jazmin Rosa BEDFORD-STUYVESANT — Martin Luther King Jr. Day was marked locally with an interfaith prayer service at […]
March for Life: Looking Towards the Future of the Pro-Life Movement
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Rally for Gun Rights Underway in Richmond, Virginia
January 20, 2020Currents News Staff Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has declared a state of emergency ahead of a rally at the State Capitol. Northam […]
Roberto Clemente Remembered for Humanitarian Efforts With Memorial Mass
January 20, 2020By Jessica Easthope Puerto Ricans of all faiths gathered Jan. 18 at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, New […]
Winter Storm Warnings, Advisories in Effect Across the Nation
January 17, 2020Currents News Staff Nearly 90 million Americans are on the lookout for some bad weather and a wintry mix across the country. […]
Currents News for Friday, January 17, 2020
January 17, 2020On the newscast: Protecting students from danger. We’re there as the Diocese hosts active shooter training drills at two academies; Why the […]