Father Juan Ochoa of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles said he was in shock when they announced an American pope had been elected. "It is completely unbelievable and I'm still trying to process, I'm ...

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope violated his probation, the Los Angeles Times reported Thursday, and as a result is serving a 25-day sentence at the Seal Beach Police Department ...

Local Los Angeles leaders react to Pope Francis' death. Archbishop Emeritus of Los Angeles Cardinal Roger Mahony's statement read in part: "It was an enormous privilege and grace to have ...

Archbishop José H. Gomez joined Catholics in Los Angeles and around the world Monday in mourning Pope Francis, who died at age 88.. Gomez will honor Pope Francis in the 12:10 p.m. Mass Monday at ...

Pope Francis, whose leadership of the Roman Catholic Church has resonated with many Californians, celebrates his 10th anniversary as pope on March 13. Reflections on 10 years of the first ...

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles shared word of the selection of the new pope, posting on social media, “LA Catholics give thanks to God for His Holiness Pope Leo XIV.”. The conclave began ...

ROME — Pope Francis offered prayers Wednesday for the people of Los Angeles as they endure deadly fires. Francis referred to the disaster during his weekly general audience Wednesday and invoked ...

Pope Francis has named four priests in the Los Angeles Archdiocese as auxiliary bishops: Msgr. Albert Bahhuth, Capuchin Fr. Matthew Elshoff, Fr. Brian Nunes and Fr. Slawomir Szkredka.

By prioritizing the environment, championing the poor and striking a more welcoming tone with LGBTQ Catholics, Pope Francis inspired Catholic leaders in Los Angeles and the SoCal area.

Cardinal electors gathered for the papal conclave to elect the 267th pontiff after the death of Pope Francis. A group of people were gathered at St. Peter's Italian Church in downtown Los Angeles ...