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  • [ May 27, 2026 ] Cubans are coming to parishes saying they haven’t eaten in days, bishop laments News Briefs
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  • [ May 27, 2026 ] 2 brothers ordained priests on same day in Brazil, fulfilling ‘God’s dream,’ bishop says News Briefs
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Catholic Charities seeks donations to offer help amid California flooding, mudslides

February 7, 2024 Catholic News Agency 3

A person attempts to clear away debris from a mudslide as a powerful long-duration atmospheric river storm, the second in less than a week, continues to impact Southern California on Feb. 5, 2024, in Beverly Hills, California. / Credit: Mario Ta… […]

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Pro-life leaders are ‘laser focused’ on state marches this election year: here’s what you need to know

January 31, 2024 Catholic News Agency 0

Members of the Houston-based Catholic Youth for Life carry their flag, alongside the state flag, at the 2024 Texas March for Life. / Credit: Catholic Youth for Life

CNA Newsroom, Jan 31, 2024 / 06:00 am (CNA).
With regulation of abortion expect… […]

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A founder with a vision: Tech-based Catholic university in Los Angeles to open this fall

January 23, 2024 Catholic News Agency 0

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CNA Staff, Jan 23, 2024 / 17:30 pm (CNA).
When a Catholic mother in California couldn’t find a university with a strong math and science program that she felt comfortable sending her kids to, she decided to found one herself… […]

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Mass at California Catholic church interrupted by armed police pursuit

January 17, 2024 Catholic News Agency 2

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Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jan 17, 2024 / 15:00 pm (CNA).
The celebration of Mass at a southern California parish was interrupted by an armed police pursuit of a suspected gunman on Tuesday morning. The incident occurre… […]

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Franciscan Friars of California announce bankruptcy filing over dozens of sex abuse claims

January 3, 2024 Catholic News Agency 1

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CNA Staff, Jan 3, 2024 / 14:40 pm (CNA).
The Franciscan Friars of California announced this week that they have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy over dozens of sexual abuse allegations filed against the rel… […]

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Diocese of Sacramento to file for bankruptcy amid over 250 clergy abuse lawsuits

December 11, 2023 Catholic News Agency 0

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Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 11, 2023 / 14:35 pm (CNA).
The bishop of the Diocese of Sacramento, California, announced on Saturday that “after careful consideration and consultation” the diocese wil… […]

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Former Speaker McCarthy says he’s leaving Congress at end of year

December 6, 2023 Catholic News Agency 0

Former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy. / Credit: Shutterstock

CNA Staff, Dec 6, 2023 / 13:30 pm (CNA).
Former Speaker of the House Rep. Kevin McCarthy revealed on Wednesday that he would be departing Congress at the… […]

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California cathedral vandalized with paint; police investigating as possible hate crime

November 6, 2023 Catholic News Agency 1

The Cathedral of the Annunciation in Stockton, California, was vandalized on the morning of Nov. 5, 2023. / Credit: Diocese of Stockton

CNA Staff, Nov 6, 2023 / 15:45 pm (CNA).
The Cathedral of the Annunciation in Stockton, California, was vand… […]

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California Jewish families sue state for discriminating against religious disabled children

July 26, 2023 Catholic News Agency 0

About 200 Orthodox Jewish families and individuals showed up for a rally outside a California court building on Friday, July 21, 2023, to express their support for religious liberty for disabled students. / Becket

Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jul… […]

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Pope Francis names four new auxiliary bishops of Los Angeles

July 18, 2023 Catholic News Agency 3

Fr. Brian Nunes (left), Fr. Matthew Elshoff, Fr. Slawomir Szkredka, and Monsignor Albert Bahhuth (right) have been named auxiliary bishops of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. / Angelus News/Archdiocese of Los Angeles

Vatican City, Jul 18, 2023 /… […]

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