Survey finds strong Catholic support for immigration changes

Apr 27, 2013 - 01:09 pm .- A survey commissioned by the U.S. bishops finds that almost 80 percent of Catholics support legal changes that allow immigrants to gain “earned citizenship” through meeting certain requirements.

Pope celebrates Mass with America's highest-ranking Latino bishop

Apr 10, 2013 - 05:20 am .- The Pope celebrated Mass with Archbishop José H. Gomez, the highest-ranking American bishop of Hispanic origin, on the feast of the Lord’s Annunciation.

America's 'soul' at risk over immigration, Archbishop Gomez warns

Mar 22, 2013 - 12:21 pm .- Addressing America's immigration problem, Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles urged religious believers to recall the nation to an understanding of human dignity based on its biblical roots.

Archbishop Gomez praised for ideal approach to LA removals

Feb 1, 2013 - 05:22 pm .- Archbishop José Gomez's decision to relieve Cardinal Roger Mahony and Bishop Thomas Curry of their duties in the L.A. archdiocese is being welcomed as “the best possible thing he could have done.”

Archbishop Gomez hails Senate immigration reform plan

Jan 30, 2013 - 12:09 am .- Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles welcomed an immigration reform plan proposed by a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators as a much-needed foundation for further reform efforts.     

Archbishop Gomez's first pastoral letter details evangelization plans

Oct 12, 2012 - 02:16 am .- Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles has written his first pastoral letter to his archdiocese, invoking the Catholic history of California and calling on Catholics to witness to the “New World of faith.”

Archbishop Gomez gives mixed response to immigration ruling

Jun 25, 2012 - 05:33 pm .- The Supreme Court's decision on an Arizona immigration law drew both praise and concern from the bishops' leader on migration issues, as well as a renewed call for federal immigration reform.