Celebrating Pope Francis
for his ten years as Vicar of Christ!
Let’s pray for the Holy Father today and thank God for his ten years as Vicar of Christ! Let’s pray for Pope Francis’ health and holiness and that, by his word and example, he may help us to grow in holiness and lead us all with him to life everlasting.
Writings by Archbishop Gomez
Statement on changes to Catechism on the Death Penalty
For some years now, I have expressed my concern that the death penalty is both cruel and unnecessary and I have c... READ MORE »
Rejoice and be glad!
This Easter season has been a time of blessing. We continue to thank God for the gift of our new auxiliary bishop, ... READ MORE »
The pope of ordinary life
This week, on March 13, we marked the fifth anniversary of Pope Francis’ pontificate. Much has been written about... READ MORE »
Lessons from the Peripheries
Most Reverend José H. Gomez Archbishop of Los Angeles Convocation of Catholic Leaders: The Joy of the Gospel in Am... READ MORE »
Mercy Alone Is Credible
Most Reverend José H. Gomez Archbishop of Los Angeles Celebration of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy on the Ame... READ MORE »
Apostolic Exhortation on Love in the Family
Amoris Laetitia (“The Joy of Love”) is a deep and important document. It comes at a critical time, when the m... READ MORE »
Immigration and the Pope From the New World
Pope Francis will be making history when he makes his first visit to America next month. Francis is the Church̵... READ MORE »
Laudato Si’ and the new evangelization
For many years now, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles has been deeply engaged in issues of ecology and care for the ea... READ MORE »
“Praise Be” and the gift of creation
Like many of you, I have been looking forward to Pope Francis’ new encyclical letter on the care of creation. Las... READ MORE »
Gospel Joy in Advent
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your families and friends. It was a beautiful time for me also. T... READ MORE »
The Face of the Church’s New Hope
As I write, our new Pope Francis has just finished celebrating his inaugural Mass as the spiritual head of the worl... READ MORE »