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Established in 1895, The Tidings has been sharing the narrative of the Catholic Church, both locally in Los Angeles and internationally. On July 1, 2016, we evolved from a traditional newspaper into a dynamic multimedia platform known as Angelus News. Angelus News serves to keep both Catholics and non-Catholics updated on the positive initiatives happening in our parishes, schools, and ministries, not just within the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, but globally as well. Angelus News includes:

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National Eucharistic Pilgrimage stops in Altadena fire zone

2 days ago | angelusnews.com | Mike Cisneros |Gina Christian |Courtney Mares

It could be compared to walking through a graveyard. Where once there were homes, now there were empty lots, trees still scorched black, and remnants of blackened block walls. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers placards dotted the landscape like headstones.
‘The Chosen’ cast headed to Vatican for presentation, pope audience

5 days ago | angelusnews.com | Robert Brennan |Greg Erlandson

On June 23, there will be an exclusive presentation at the Vatican of the fourth episode of the fifth season of “The Chosen,” the successful series based on the life of Jesus Christ and the apostles. According to the Holy See Press Office, next Monday at 11:30 a.m. local time in the Marconi Hall, the cast and producers of “The Chosen” will hold a press conference to discuss the innovative and impactful series.
USCCB urges Catholics to advocate for life on Dobbs anniversary

5 days ago | angelusnews.com | Robert Brennan |Greg Erlandson

Ahead of the June 24 anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's Dobbs decision, the U.S. bishops' pro-life chairman is calling on Catholics to advocate for greater protections for preborn children. Bishop Daniel E.
If Pope Leo is warning about AI, we should be paying attention

5 days ago | angelusnews.com | Robert Brennan |Greg Erlandson |Pablo Kay |Ad rem

In the classic western, “Shane,” the hero tells the boy who idolizes him that the gun he carries on his hip is like any other tool. It’s as good or bad as the man who uses it. I feel the same about the 21st century’s version of a sidearm, otherwise known as artificial intelligence. The question yet to be answered is whether the good of AI will outweigh the bad. AI is already part of everyday life.
Finding hope in an unlikely place: Singapore

5 days ago | angelusnews.com | Greg Erlandson |Robert Brennan |Pablo Kay

Providence can be unpredictable, if not downright surprising. It unfolds at the most unexpected moments. This summer, for me it occurred halfway around the world. I have worked in Catholic journalism and publishing for four decades, but it took a trip to Singapore for me to hear a homily celebrating World Day of Social Communications and to stand up and receive a blessing for my chosen career.
Nearly half of Americans have a connection to Catholicism

6 days ago | angelusnews.com | Gina Christian |Pablo Kay

Close to half of the nation's adults have a personal or family connection to Catholicism, but Mass attendance makes for significant differences in what Catholics say is essential to their identity.
Chicagoans celebrate one of their own, with Mass and festivities honoring Pope Leo

1 week ago | angelusnews.com | Simone Orendain |Justin Mclellan

Under a bright sun, around an altar set up at centerfield, more than a dozen priests and bishops led by Chicago Cardinal Blase J. Cupich concelebrated a special Mass for the election of a first-ever Chicago-born pope. Trinity Sunday's vigil Mass June 14 was at Rate Field, the home park of the Chicago White Sox, Pope Leo XIV's favorite baseball team.
USCCB, Catholic Charities among 200 NGOs in House probe on migrant aid

1 week ago | angelusnews.com | Madalaine Elhabbal

The U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security and Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability have announced the launch of an investigation into more than 200 nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), including two major Catholic nonprofits, that provided taxpayer-funded services to migrants during the Biden administration. Catholic Charities USA and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) are among those named in the investigation.
Rediscovering 'A Child Is Waiting' and the value of a human

1 week ago | angelusnews.com | Heather King |Justin Mclellan |Scott Hahn |Ann Rodgers

American film director John Cassavetes (1929-1989) is known for his improvisational, cinéma vérité style. In his best-known movies — “Faces,” “Opening Night,” “Woman Under the Influence” — everyone talks at once: above, over, and through one another. For many, he’s an acquired taste; for many others, he’s a maverick hero. He was married to actress Gena Rowlands, who appeared in many of his films, and he clashed frequently with the studio system.
Born for this mission: LA's Jubilee Year gift – 8 new priests - Angelus News

1 week ago | angelusnews.com | Ronald Rolheiser |Mike Cisneros |Msgr. Richard Antall |Grazie Christie

Born for this mission: LA's Jubilee Year gift – 8 new priests Vol. 10 | No. 12 | June 13, 2025 On the cover: After years of formation and discernment, May 31 marked the start of a new adventure for eight men in LA: priesthood. On Page 10, associate editor Mike Cisneros captures the sights and sounds from their emotional ordination Mass.