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Archbishop José Horacio Gomez of Los Angeles at a press briefing at the Holy See Press Office, Oct. 22, 2015.

California bishops praise death penalty moratorium

Mar 13, 2019

By Christine Rousselle

The imposition of a state moratorium on the use of the death penalty by Gov. Gavin Newsom was hailed as... Read more

Archbishop Jose Gomez.

Archbishop Gomez: 'Crisis of personal fidelity' at the heart of Church scandals

Feb 25, 2019

Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles responded to the Vatican’s summit on abuse by stressing the need for a renewal... Read more

Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles, California.

Without God society has lost its humanity, Gomez warns conference

Feb 6, 2019

Society and humanity have removed God from daily life, and in doing so lost their purpose and sense of self,... Read more

Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Archbishop Gomez: Church needs to 'return to Guadalupe'

Dec 11, 2018

The Archbishop of Los Angeles wrote this week that Our Lady of Guadalupe, as a messenger of reform and renewal,... Read more

The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles archdiocese updates list of priests credibly accused of abuse

Dec 7, 2018

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles announced Thursday that it has updated its list of priests credibly accused of sexual abuse... Read more

Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles, California.

LA archbishop offers prayers for victims following attack

Nov 8, 2018

Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles has offered prayers for the victims, and all who were affected by a... Read more

Archbishop José Horacio Gomez of Los Angeles at a press briefing at the Holy See Press Office, Oct. 22, 2015.

'We need to show young people what holiness looks like' Gomez tells synod

Oct 16, 2018

Young people should look to the “saints of our times,” as models of holiness, Archbishop José Gomez told the Synod... Read more

Pope Francis.

Francis calls for youth synod creativity- How will U.S. bishops answer the call?

Oct 3, 2018

By JD Flynn

As the synod begins, it’s worth noting what some bishops from the U.S. delegation might bring to the table.  Read more

Cardinal Daniel DiNardo. CNA file photo.

Cardinal DiNardo and USCCB officials to meet with Pope Francis

Sep 11, 2018

The director of the Vatican’s press office has confirmed that Pope Francis will meet with the president of the U.S.... Read more

Pope Francis at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, May 2, 2018.

US bishops welcome change to Catechism on death penalty

Aug 3, 2018

Bishops across the US have welcomed the modification made to the Catechism of the Catholic Church saying the Church teaches... Read more

President Donald Trump.

LA archbishop welcomes Trump immigration order

Jun 20, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

The Archbishop of Los Angeles said he “welcomes” an executive order signed Wednesday by President Trump, and called on Congress... Read more

Archbishop Jose Gomez.

Archbishop Gomez 'deeply disappointed' that USA Act will not be debated

Jun 14, 2018

Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles decried the decision by House leaders to not allow debate on a bipartisan bill... Read more

Archbishop Jose Gomez.

Take Mary into your home, LA archbishop says on new Marian feast

May 22, 2018

The Archbishop of Los Angeles encouraged Catholics to love the Blessed Virgin Mary as their mother during a Mass commemorating... Read more

Bishops urge calls for DACA protections

Feb 26, 2018

The US bishops’ conference has designated today, Feb. 26, 2018, as “National Call-in Day for the Protection of Dreamers.”  Read more

Archbishop Jose Gomez.

LA Archbishop calls for compromise and compassion in Senate immigration debate

Feb 13, 2018

As the US Senate begins a debate on immigration, Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles said that “Dreamers” should not... Read more

Bishops stand with 'Dreamers' as DACA battles continue

Jan 10, 2018

By Courtney Mares

Catholic leaders have responded to developments in the legal battle over the DACA program, including a court order maintaining legal... Read more

How Los Angeles Catholics help the homeless

Oct 19, 2017

By Kevin J. Jones

With growing numbers of people suffering homelessness in the expensive megalopolis of Los Angeles, Catholics and people of other religions... Read more

Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles leads Eucharistic adoration at the City of Saints conference, Aug. 6, 2017. Photo courtesy of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

LA archdiocese hosts youth conference to inspire sanctity

Aug 8, 2017

More than 1,600 youth gathered at the campus of the University of California, Los Angeles this weekend for the third... Read more

Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles speaking at the NAC, May 2, 2015.

Who founded America? Our Lady of Guadalupe, Archbishop Gomez says

Aug 1, 2017

The impact of Our Lady of Guadalupe on the Americas should encourage Christians in the U.S. to continue to evangelize,... Read more

Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles at an immigration summit held in Orange County, Calif., Feb. 27, 2016. Photo courtesy of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

Archbishop Gomez calls on Congress to pass Dream Act

Jul 24, 2017

Too many young people are threatened with deportation because their parents brought them to the U.S. without documentation, and Congress... Read more