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 ...

Southland Catholics will get a chance to honor the late Pope Francis on Friday during a memorial Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in downtown Los Angeles. The Mass, at 12:10 p.m ...

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.

Pope Francis closely followed the Archdiocese of Los Angeles during difficult times, Gomez said. He noted the pontiff was troubled when he heard about the 2023 murder of Bishop David O’Connell.

The pope’s coffin will be sealed at 8 p.m. local time in a liturgical rite ahead of his solemn funeral, set to take place the Saturday, April 26.

Southland Catholics will get a chance to honor the late Pope Francis Friday during a memorial Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in downtown Los Angeles. The 12:10 p.m. Mass will come ...

Southland Catholics gathered in downtown Los Angeles Friday to honor the late Pope Francis Friday during a memorial Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. Los Angeles Archbishop Josà ...