On Aug. 14, Bishop Robert Brennan celebrated a Mass at St. Joseph Patron of the Universal Church to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Pope John XXIII Movement in the Diocese of Brooklyn.
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Pope Leo XIV’s First 100 Days: Leaning Into His New Role
Pope Leo XIV was elected May 8, making Aug. 16 the 100th day since he stepped out onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica as the new pope.
Pope Approves Expanded Family Benefits for Vatican Employees
Pope Leo XIV approved expanded benefits for Vatican employees with children, formalizing the five-day paternity leave granted by Pope Francis in January and raising the age of children covered by the Vatican’s family allowance.
Queens Parish Day Camp Teaching Kids How to be Earth’s Caregivers
Immaculate Conception Monastery in Jamaica Estates was the scene of a special day camp this summer. The day camp, called Care for Creation, taught children how to live out the principles outlined in Pope Francis’ 2015 encyclical Laudato si, in which the late pontiff urged humanity to respect the earth.
To Answer God’s Call, Seminarians Asked to Surrender Their Cell Phones
First-year seminarians in the Diocese of Brooklyn must give up their phones five days a week to deepen prayer and discernment — a step inspired by Pope Francis and embraced for its spiritual impact.
Special Coverage: Remembering Pope Francis, the ‘People’s Pope’
We have a very special supplement: a 36-page special edition of The Tablet dedicated to the legacy of the late Pope Francis. In this collector’s edition, you’ll find reporting on pontiff’s early life as a Jesuit priest and analysis of his impact on Catholic world at large. Reporters at Currents News also brought viewers in-depth […]
Gaza’s Christian Community Persevering Amid Hardship and Hope
The parish priest of Gaza Strip’s small Christian community spoke to Vatican Radio amid tragedy after tragedy unfolding in the enclave, with at least 32 people killed by Israeli strikes only on July 13, including six children at a water collection point.
Dalai Lama, Iconic Spiritual Leader Who Has Met Popes and Befriended Presidents, Turns 90
The Dalai Lama’s long history as Tibet’s leader-in-exile has resulted in multiple visits and forged friendships with world leaders, including St. John Paul II.
Queens Cyclist Completes 700-Mile Pilgrimage With Blessing From Pope Leo XIV
Victor Mooney, a Catholic inspired by Pope Francis’ five-day pilgrimage to Poland, returned home June 16 after completing a nearly 700-mile cycling journey to raise awareness about antisemitism.
Queens Catholic Honors Pope Francis, Fights Antisemitism With Pilgrimage on Wheels
Waiting Inside Terminal 7 at John F. Kennedy International Airport on May 28, Victor Mooney stood next to a box that held his bicycle. On top were two small rocks, each inscribed with a simple message: “2025, We Remember Now.”