4+ day, 8+ hour ago  (673+ words) Everyone knows about the revitalization of the LA River. Less well known, but also compelling, is the Westwood Greenway, a two-acre ecological oasis providing an island of native habitat for birds, butterflies, and other animals next to one of the…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (603+ words) In his recent encyclical on artificial intelligence and human dignity, Pope Leo XIV offers an unexpected reflection on the Church's historic response to slavery, writing in the context of new forms of slavery enabled by new digital technologies. "It is…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (1142+ words) Karol Wojtyla Sr. , the father of the future St. John Paul II, raised his son alone after the death of his wife, leaving an enduring example of fatherhood rooted in faith, sacrifice and daily presence which helped shape one of…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago  (886+ words) On June 11 at our mid-year meeting in Orlando, the U. S. Catholic bishops consecrated our nation to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. The next day, here in Los Angeles, we offered our prayers for this consecration with a special Mass at…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago  (535+ words) Pope Leo XIV'said'those who believe God created the world are called to take on a greater responsibility for caring for creation, describing it as a requirement of faith. In a'video message to participants in the 10th Austrian World Summit" an annual…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago  (944+ words) Salesian priests killed in German Nazi concentration camps during World War II were beatified June 6 at the Sanctuary of St. John Paul II in Krak'w during a Mass that highlighted not only their martyrdom but also their lives as educators,…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago  (790+ words) A new report shows more countries saw spikes in religious hostility by individuals and groups in 2023, the last year for which data is available -- with the rise attributable in part to harassment of religious minorities and the ongoing impact of…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago  (333+ words) On paper, Nate Bargatze is bigger than U. S. Steel. The highest-grossing stand-up comedian of 2025, he earned roughly $70 million on 1. 2 million tickets sold, which makes him a bigger draw than U2, Coldplay, or indeed the cumulative efforts of the Jacksonville Jaguars. He's so…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (919+ words) During the six days spent covering Pope Leo XIV's June 6-12 apostolic journey to Spain, I lost count of the moments that gave me a lump in the throat. There was a sense that I was witnessing a rare event in…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago  (37+ words) Photos from new LA Archdiocese priests' First Masses 2026 Angelus News New LA priests 2026 First Masses Start your day with Always Forward! A daily email newsletter to help you better understand the Church and the world....