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LA Augustinians remember now-Pope Leo XIV visiting Los Feliz parish and more

1 day ago | angelusnews.com | Natalie Romano |Cindy Wooden |Justin Mclellan

When the man he had known and respected for 20 years was declared the new pope, Father Barnaby Johns, OSA, excitedly leapt into the air. He could hardly believe the first American — and the first Augustinian from the Order of St. Augustine (OSA) — was now leading the Catholic Church. “I’m just so overwhelmed,” said Johns, Prior Provincial of the St. Augustine Province in California. “I’m sort of tingling. I cannot say enough good things about [Pope Leo XIV].
Budget proposal includes cuts to Medicaid, abortion providers

2 days ago | angelusnews.com | Kate Scanlon |Justin Mclellan |Robert Brennan

A proposed House budget is drawing fire from some critics over its cuts to Medicaid, while drawing praise from others for promises to eliminate funds to health providers who also perform abortions.
Trump signs order demanding drug manufacturers lower US prices

3 days ago | angelusnews.com | Kate Scanlon |Pablo Kay |Justin Mclellan |Scott Hahn

President Donald Trump signed an executive order May 12 that he said would lower prescription drug costs -- an issue the U.S. bishops have flagged in recent years -- but the exact potential impact of the order was the subject of debate. Trump signed an executive order to implement what is known as the "most favored nation" policy, which he said would tie the prices of some drugs in the U.S. to lower prices abroad, such as in Europe.
Planned Parenthood annual report shows abortions, public funding up

3 days ago | angelusnews.com | Kate Scanlon |Pablo Kay |Justin Mclellan |Scott Hahn

Planned Parenthood's latest annual report shows an increase in abortions from the previous year's report, while also showing a $100 million increase in government funding amid an overall decrease in cancer screenings and prevention services. The organization's 2023-2024 annual report, titled "A Force for Hope," detailed its operations from 2022-2023, most of which followed the June 2022 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization that overturned Roe v.
Exactly what happened in the 40 days between Easter and the Ascension?

3 days ago | angelusnews.com | Scott Hahn |Mike Cisneros |Pablo Kay

What happened in the 40 days between Easter Sunday and Ascension Thursday? It’s a reasonable question to ask about an important history in the life of the early Church. Yet Scripture is curiously vague. The Gospels give us vivid accounts of Jesus’ resurrection, and the Acts of the Apostles later gives us a spectacular account of the first Christian Pentecost.
LA Archdiocese Mass for Pope Leo XIV has a Peruvian flair

4 days ago | angelusnews.com | Mike Cisneros |Pablo Kay |David Agren

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles’ celebratory Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels offered for the election of new Pope Leo XIV on May 9 had a distinct Peruvian flavor. Not only did Archbishop José H.
Pope Leo's motto, coat of arms pay homage to St. Augustine

4 days ago | angelusnews.com | Pablo Kay |David Agren |Cindy Wooden

Pope Leo XIV's devotion to St. Augustine, his life and ministry as a member of the Augustinian order and his focus on the unity of the church are reflected in his episcopal motto and coat of arms.
Chicago grad student gets in-flight surprise after missing conclave

4 days ago | angelusnews.com | Pablo Kay |David Agren |Cindy Wooden

Clayton Powell knew the man next to him in Row 17 looked familiar. He just wasn’t sure enough to ask. But a few hours before the American Airlines flight from Chicago arrived at Rome’s Fiumicino airport Saturday morning, a flight attendant approached his neighbor in the middle seat: “The pilots would like to talk to you when we land.”The 27-year-old grad student’s suspicions were confirmed.
Election of Pope Leo celebrated with Mass of Thanksgiving in Peru

4 days ago | angelusnews.com | David Agren writes |David Agren |Cindy Wooden

Thousands of Catholics packed the plaza outside the Cathedral of Santa Maria de Chiclayo in this northern Peruvian city to celebrate a Mass of thanksgiving for a native son: Pope Leo XIV. The new pope, who as Bishop Robert Francis Prevost served as bishop in Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023, was fondly remembered by attendees for prioritizing the poor, bringing the church closer to the people and embracing his adopted country.
USCCB's updated doc on porn addresses loneliness epidemic, deepfakes

5 days ago | angelusnews.com | Jonah McKeown |Mike Cisneros |Pablo Kay

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has released a new 10th anniversary preface to a major document on the Church’s response to pornography, offering fresh recommendations for parents, clergy, educators, and civil leaders on combatting porn’s influence in an age of increased social isolation and the rise of artificial intelligence.