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TONIGHT ON CURRENTS NEWS:
“Pope Leo – One Year Later," premieres tonight, taking an in-depth look at the historic first year of the first American pope.
The half-hour special on the 267th successor of Saint Peter includes:
– From Hometown to History: A closer look at the Holy Father’s roots and how his hometown in suburban Chicago is honoring him.
– From Turkey to Africa: Highlights from his apostolic journeys, spreading a message of peace, unity and dialogue among people of all faiths.
– From Rome to Brooklyn: How Catholics locally and around the world have embraced the new pontiff—from a Mass of Thanksgiving in Brooklyn to celebrations in Rome, including the Jubilee of Youth.
The special also features an in-studio interview with @bishopofbklyn of the @BrooklynDiocese, who joins anchor @CPersichette in the studio, offering his perspective on Pope Leo XIV’s first year and its significance for the local Church.
Tune in at 7 p.m. EST on NET-TV: https://t.co/kJpcEVqcfY
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🔊 Sound up for a special message for @Pontifex straight from New York City:
Eighth graders attending Mass as they prepare to graduate and head to high school weren't just celebrating their future in the @BrooklynDiocese today — they also were celebrating one year since Pope Leo XIV became the first Holy Father from the United States.
White smoke, and American pope – one year ago today crowds of people gathered in St. Peter's Square with anticipation, ready to meet the new Holy Father.
Today, we're taking a look back on how Pope Leo XIV has already made history.
@Pontifex
TONIGHT ON CURRENTS NEWS:
- @Pontifex met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Vatican where they discussed politics, humanitarian issues, and the future of relations between the United States and the Holy See.
- In Bushwick, Brooklyn, a mural depicting the first American pope and the Terminator is raising questions – and prompting reflection – on the state of environmentalism worldwide.
- As Teacher Appreciation Week continues in the Diocese of Brooklyn, an educator was honored for their commitment to Catholic education.
Join @CPersichette at 7 PM EST: https://t.co/yLZ2INgPYQ
TONIGHT AT 7: What do @Pontifex and the Terminator have in common?
One local New York City artist sees them both as action heroes saving the environment.
@JessEasthopeTV is in Bushwick, where a mural by him is turning heads and changing opinions.
TONIGHT ON CURRENTS NEWS:
- A religious sister from Queens has been helping homeless people get off the streets since the pandemic. Now the ministry she established has expanded, and volunteers are assisting families that are down on their luck.
- As he prepares to mark his first full year as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV is also getting ready to visit Pompeii. His visit will be the first by a pope in 11 years.
- In Manhattan, a feature film made by a Jesuit priest is in its final round of edits. We introduce you to the Jesuit Brother from Brooklyn who has made telling the greatest story ever told his personal mission.
JOIN @CPersichette at 7 p.m. EST on NET-TV: https://t.co/eohVBSwxBS
TONIGHT AT 7: At @xavierhs in Manhattan, a new film on the greatest story ever told is in its final stages of editing.
@JessEasthopeTV is speaking with the Jesuit Brother from Brooklyn who took on the artistic endeavor as his own. She'll have the details on the star-studded silver screen segment during this evening's newscast.
TOMORROW, LIVE ON FACEBOOK AT 3 PM:
Join @bishopofbklyn of the @BrooklynDiocese and anchor @CPersichette as they take a look back on the first year of the first U.S. pontiff, Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex.
Bishop Brennan and Christine will discuss how the first Holy Father from the United States has made his mark on the history of the Catholic Church over the past 365 days – at the Vatican, in Brooklyn and Queens, and around the world.
Join them on Facebook on Thursday afternoon: https://t.co/rYrRE0BKh0
FRIDAY, MAY 8 ON CURRENTS NEWS:
A special edition of Currents News is premiering at 7 p.m. EST on Friday, May 8, 2026. Entitled “Pope Leo – One Year Later,” it takes an in-depth look at the historic first year of the first American pope.
From his groundbreaking election to his global outreach, this special newscast traces the defining moments of Pope Leo XIV’s papacy, examining his leadership, his message and the impact felt both in Rome and in the Diocese of Brooklyn.
The half-hour special on the 267th successor of Saint Peter includes:
– From Hometown to History: A closer look at the Holy Father’s roots and how his hometown in suburban Chicago is honoring him.
– From Turkey to Africa: Highlights from his apostolic journeys, spreading a message of peace, unity and dialogue among people of all faiths.
– From Rome to Brooklyn: How Catholics locally and around the world have embraced the new pontiff—from a Mass of Thanksgiving in Brooklyn to celebrations in Rome, including the Jubilee of Youth.
The special also features an in-studio interview with @bishopofbklyn of the @BrooklynDiocese, who joins anchor @CPersichette in the studio, offering his perspective on Pope Leo XIV’s first year and its significance for the local Church.
Tune at Friday night at 7 on NET-TV: https://t.co/htTUJyW2RR
TONIGHT AT 7: @KatieVasquezTV is in Queens, where one religious sister's ministry to help the homeless has expanded, bringing young volunteers in to supports families in need.
She'll be speaking with them during this evening's newscast.
A growing global Church is taking root right here in the @BrooklynDiocese.
At St. Paul Chong Ha-Sang Church, Korean Catholics are building a vibrant, tight-knit community rooted in prayer, tradition, and support for one another.
With packed daily Masses and a strong focus on the next generation, parishioners say their faith continues to grow both locally and worldwide, @JessEasthopeTV reports.
This week, @Yankees fans and baseball lovers around the country are remembering one of the most iconic voices in @MLB history. John Sterling, who spent decades of his career as sportscaster for the New York team, passed away earlier this week.
Our anchor @CPersichette shares what it was like to meet him.
TONIGHT ON CURRENTS NEWS:
-The Korean Catholic community is experiencing a boom that has reached the @BrooklynDiocese.
-Marco Rubio is set to meet with @Pontifex at the Vatican.
-The Supreme Court of the United States is temporarily allowing continued access to the abortion pill by mail as it reviews an ongoing legal challenge.
-A street in Brooklyn Heights is renamed “Dorothy Day Way,” honoring the Servant of God and her lasting impact through the Catholic Worker Movement.
Join @CPersichette at 7 pm EST on https://t.co/SREpz3lXYy.