In his weekly column in Angelusnews.com , Archbishop José H. Gomez shared his prayers for those who have died or have been injured by the immigration enforcement actions in Minneapolis and across the nation. Expanding on prayers and remarks shared with hundreds gathered for an interfaith prayer vigil on Saturday, January 24, on the steps of the Federal Detention Center in downtown Los Angeles, Archbishop Gomez once again called for peace and restraint. He expressed his continued frustration...

Dear Brothers and Sisters,   Today faithful throughout the Archdiocese of Los Angeles joined Catholics across the U.S. in uniting in prayer for peace.   Parishes in the U.S. were invited by Archbishop Paul S. Coakley , President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, “to pause before the Lord in a Holy Hour for Peace—a time of renewal for our hearts and for our nation” by holding a Holy Hour today.   Archbishop José H. Gomez celebrated a special Mass today at the Cathedral of...