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Archbishop Gomez: The Pope’s focus is human suffering, not Donald Trump
Los Angeles, Calif., Feb 19, 2016 / 04:20 pm (CNA).- The controversy surrounding Pope Francis’ off-the-cuff statements on his return flight from Mexico – and Donald Trump’s response – should not overshadow the underlying reason for the papal visit, said Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles.
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More than 1,000 pray for healing at World Day of the Sick Mass
After a year of being in cancer remission, David Smith, 43, attended the recent World Day of the Sick Mass with his 13-year-old son Michael. For Smith, the Mass was a time to ask for blessings for the future, and to meet again with the people who had helped him during his cancer treatment.
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Long-married couples celebrate love on World Marriage Day
Ralph and Mary Guerrero are like a rare gem, a shining example of a love story one might read about in fairy tales. Married for 64 years, the pair still look at each other like time has stopped and no one else is in the room. They are completely in love.
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All Souls World Language Catholic School Celebrates Second Annual Jog-A-Thon
All Souls World Language Catholic School recently hosted its second annual jog-a-thon with City of Alhambra Councilmember Gary Yamauchi on hand to support the school’s mission of fostering healthy minds and bodies.
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A missionary of peace and mercy: Pope Francis renews message of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico
MEXICO CITY — Cesar Cruz Coello experienced much of Pope Francis’ apostolic visit the way most of his compatriots did — on TV. The florist watched the Holy Father interact with kids at the Federico Gomez Children’s Hospital between customers Feb. 14.
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A bishop’s take on crib killing in Compton
One-year-old Autumn Johnson was in her crib in Compton when a bullet probably meant for her 24-year-old daddy, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s officials, tore through her converted-garage home and into her head. “Minnie,” who weighted five pounds at birth, was taken to St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood in a patrol car, where she was declared dead. Darrell Johnson admitted he belonged to a street gang.
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A missionary and a pilgrim: Pope visits the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
MEXICO CITY — An hour before Pope Francis arrived at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the congregation began to cheer. The faithful could see the Holy Father, riding in his popemobile through the surrounding streets, on large screens.
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From LA to Mexico: Catholics from the archdiocese make pilgrimage for Pope Francis visit
MEXICO CITY — Silvia Baca, an 84-year-old Catholic who volunteers every day at St. Patrick Church in North Hollywood, wasn’t going to be left out of the pope’s trip to Mexico.
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Bishop Gerald Wilkerson honored upon retirement for over 50 years of service
San Fernando’s retiring auxiliary bishop will be missed for his leadership, approachability and sense of humor, say his colleagues.
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GRUPOS RELIGIOSOS SE UNEN PARA LUCHAR CONTRA EL TRÁFICO HUMANO EN LOS ÁNGELES
Familias, estudiantes de secundaria y sobrevivientes de trata de personas marcharon en protesta por la esclavitud laboral y el tráfico sexual. Cerca de 500 activistas portaban pancartas y coreaban consignas mientras caminaban por Koreatown, un vecindario de Los Ángeles conocido por casos de trata de personas.
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