
May 19, 2026
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has launched partnerships with Mount St. Mary's University and Loyola Marymount University offering guaranteed college admission for eligible Catholic high school students. The programs aim especially at supporting first-generation college-bound youth through streamlined admissions processes.
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May 12, 2026
The Supreme Court has temporarily halted an appeals court decision affecting mail distribution of mifepristone, commonly known as the abortion pill. The case centers around state challenges and ongoing legal disputes over federal policies regulating access.
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May 8, 2026
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has released its new list of pastors and administrators effective July 1, 2026 across multiple regions including Our Lady of the Angels, Santa Barbara, San Gabriel, San Fernando, and San Pedro.
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April 30, 2026
Pope Leo XIV met with Archbishop Sarah Mullally at the Vatican on April 27 for discussions focused on Christian unity despite new challenges facing Catholic-Anglican relations. Both leaders stressed continued dialogue as essential for proclaiming their faith together.
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April 23, 2026
Mission Circles within Los Angeles' Catholic community aim to boost support for missions locally and globally amid declining participation across parishes. Organizers highlight both financial aid provided overseas and opportunities for local engagement.
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April 22, 2026
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles named fifteen local pilgrimage sites for Catholics observing the Jubilee Year honoring St. Francis’ legacy after Pope Leo XIV’s declaration. Pilgrims can receive special indulgences at these locations during various commemorative events throughout Southern California.
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April 22, 2026
President Donald Trump's threat toward Iran drew criticism from U.S. Catholic bishops' leader Archbishop Paul S. Coakley on April 7. Church leaders cited moral concerns over escalating conflict while calling for negotiations and prayerful support for peace.
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April 21, 2026
Pope Leo XIV welcomed news of a Middle East ceasefire between Iran and the United States on April 8. He urged renewed dialogue among leaders while inviting Catholics worldwide to pray for peace amid ongoing regional tensions.
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April 21, 2026
The Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne have filed a lawsuit challenging New York's new gender-identity regulations affecting nursing homes. The sisters argue compliance would violate their Catholic beliefs while state officials defend anti-discrimination protections.
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April 21, 2026
Pope Leo XIV is expected to address artificial intelligence's impact on society in his upcoming encyclical. A novel from the 1970s draws striking comparisons between past fears about technology and today's digital challenges.
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