Pope Francis improving since hospitalization with infection, Vatican says
Pope Francis was hospitalized with a respiratory infection and rested well overnight. The 86-year-old pope had part of one lung removed as a young man.
Pope Francis hospitalized for pulmonary infection after experiencing difficulty breathing, Vatican says
Pope Francis was hospitalized with a lung infection Wednesday after experiencing difficulty breathing in recent days and will remain in the hospital for several days of treatment, the Vatican said.
Exhibit in honor of slain Bishop David O'Connell opens at downtown LA cathedral
An exhibit honoring the life and legacy of slain Archdiocese of Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David O'Connell is now open at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels.
Celebrating Holi with ‘Cali Tardka’
Millions around the world will celebrate a Hindu holiday to greet the spring season.
Notre Dame Cathedral set to reopen in December 2024, Paris officials say
Notre Dame’s iconic spire, which collapsed in the 2019 fire, will start to reappear above the monument this year in a powerful signal of its revival, officials said.
David O'Connell: Mass held for slain LA bishop
Three days of remembrances for slain Archdiocese of Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David O'Connell concluded Friday with a funeral Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels.
Southern Baptists oust Saddleback Church for having female pastor
The Southern Baptist Convention ousted its second-largest congregation — Saddleback Church, the renowned California megachurch founded by pastor and best-selling author Rick Warren — for having a woman pastor.
Longtime Inglewood bishop Kenneth Ulmer gives final sermon
It's the end of an era for one of LA's biggest churches in the Black community as Bishop Kenneth Ulmer steps down as senior pastor of Faithful Central Bible Church in Inglewood after 40 years of ministry.
Federal hate crime charges filed in shooting of 2 Jews leaving synagogues in Pico-Robertson
Jaime Tran was charged with federal hate crimes following two separate shootings of two Orthodox Jews leaving their synagogues in Los Angeles' Pico-Robertson neighborhood.
Suspect in custody in shootings of Jewish men in LA’s Pico-Robertson area
Southern California officials said a suspect is in custody following the shootings of 2 Jewish men in LA’s Pico-Robertson neighborhood.
West Virginia advances mandate to display ‘In God We Trust’ in schools
Republican Sen. Mike Azinger, who introduced the bill, says he wants to give students something to look up to and to tell them it's okay to “say God” in school. The bill requires that the phrase appears in an area in each school building.
Pope Francis clarifies stance on homosexuality: 'Every sexual act outside of marriage is a sin'
His comments calling for the decriminalization of homosexuality were hailed by LGBTQ advocates as a milestone that would help end harassment and violence against LGBTQ persons.
Mass pays tribute to Monterey Park victims
A Mass was held to pay tribute to the Lunar New Year shooting victims.
Pope Francis says homosexuality is a ‘sin,’ but ‘not a crime’
Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as “unjust” and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ people into the church.
The blessing Roberta Gonzales said in her driveway may have saved her from a big rig roll-over in Oakland
Meteorologist Roberta Gonzales returned to her driveway to say a blessing for her family on the day a semi-truck driver overturned in front of her. She believes it saved her from harm.
Public can visit Pope Benedict XVI's tomb
The public can now visit the tomb of Pope Benedict XVI in the grottoes under St. Peter’s Basilica.
Pope Francis presides over funeral of predecessor Benedict XVI as thousands mourn
The Vatican said some 50,000 people attended the Mass, after some 200,000 paid their respects during the three days of public viewing.
Tens of thousands view Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's body at Vatican
Vatican security officials estimated that by mid-afternoon Monday, some 40,000 people had filed by the retired pontiff's body.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s reported last words: ‘Lord, I love you’
The basilica is set to host Benedict’s coffin for three days of viewing that start Monday.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI dead at 95
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the shy German theologian who will forever be remembered as the first pontiff in 600 years to resign, died Saturday.