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.
Benedict XVI: Tributes pour in for pope emeritus as Vatican plans 'simple' funeral
For all his accomplishments and accolades, Benedict will forever be known as the first pope in 600 years to resign.
Health of retired Pope Benedict XVI 'worsening,' Vatican says
Earlier Wednesday, Pope Francis asked the faithful to pray for Benedict and went to visit his predecessor in the monastery on Vatican grounds.
Pope Francis orders return of Parthenon Sculpture fragments to Greece
The Vatican on Friday termed the gesture a “donation” from the pope to His Beatitude Ieronymos II, the Orthodox Christian archbishop of Athens and all Greece.
Ukrainians celebrate Christmas with the West, part with Russia
Yes, this has to do with the war, and yes, they have the blessing of their local church.
Hanukkah begins Sunday: Menorah lighting celebrations to be held across Los Angeles
Hanukkah begins at sundown on Sunday, with plenty of menorah-lighting ceremonies to mark the occasion.
Procession of Our Lady of Guadalupe marches through East LA
The tradition started more than 90 years ago in East Los Angeles. The archbishop said it's a reminder of God revealing himself in a special way through the message and the apparition of Mary, the mother of Jesus, who appeared in Mexico almost 500 years ago to Juan Diego.
Pope Francis prays for World Cup to be occasion for peace
Pope Francis is a life-long soccer fan and has long promoted sport as a way of promoting solidarity and fraternity.