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Archdiocese of Los Angeles Statement Regarding Los Angeles Times’ Story on Catholic Cemeteries Operations

Thursday, 23 May 2013 10:25

In our ministry with grieving families, we often pray that our hope is in the Lord, who is always present with us, especially in times of terrible sorrow and loss. By their very nature, our Catholic Cemeteries are sacred places which reflect and strengthen the virtue of hope in the resurrection for all who visit them.

Pope Benedict's pontificate: Teaching, call to return to faith

Thursday, 23 May 2013 10:25

During his almost eight-year pontificate, Pope Benedict XVI impressed the world as a teacher, guiding Catholics to the sources of the faith and urging modern society not to turn its back on God.

Pope's resignation will set in motion period of transition

Thursday, 23 May 2013 10:25

While the surprise resignation of Pope Benedict XVI is a first for the church in centuries, it also leads to a complicated period of transition that ends in the election of a new pope.

Next conclave: Potential cardinal-electors include 11 from U.S.

Thursday, 23 May 2013 10:25

The list eligible to vote for a pope in a conclave includes 11 from the United States, including three born in Los Angeles: Cardinals Roger Mahony, retired archbishop of Los Angeles; Justin Rigali, retired archbishop of Philadelphia; and William Levada, retired prefect, Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, and former archbishop of San Francisco.