Earthquake Strikes Puerto Rico as Island Continues Recovery Efforts Post-Maria
January 6, 2020By Emily Drooby Homes knocked from their stilts, power lines pulled down almost to the road, and cars crushed under a collapsed […]
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Guatemalan Catholics Celebrate Faith, Culture With ‘Señor de Escuipulas’
January 6, 2020By Jessica Easthope Each year the Guatemalan community in Far Rockaway, Queens celebrates something unique to its culture and faith: the Black […]
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No Hate No Fear: Thousands Show Solidarity with Jewish Community
January 5, 2020By Tim Harfmann and Christopher White DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN — An estimated 25,000 New Yorkers took to the streets in a “Solidarity March” […]
Currents News for Friday, January 3, 2020
January 3, 2020On the newscast: Iran is vowing a harsh retaliation for an airstrike that killed Tehran’s top general; A Texas family is fighting […]
Pope Francis has a Busy Agenda set for 2020
January 3, 2020By Michelle Powers Come the new year, the Holy Father has his eyes set on visiting several different countries – including one […]
Twain’s Holy Land Travelogue Reveals Both Appreciation, Cynicism
January 3, 2020By Christopher White and Emily Drooby NEW YORK — In 1867, American humorist Mark Twain traveled to the Holy Land on a […]
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The Pope’s “Great Swat” of New Year’s 2020
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Iranian Leader Killed in Baghdad Rocket Attack
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