Cardinal O’Malley said the late cardinal “served at a time when the Church failed seriously in its responsibilities to provide pastoral care for her people.”

A spokesman for the archdiocese described the meeting as “personal” in nature and aimed at “renewing a friendship that goes back 15 years or so.”

"Friends, as the wildfires continue, the needs of our neighbors continue to increase." —Archbishop Gomez

A new book shows Bishop Robert Barron's ambitious plans to evangelize culture in the United States.

"Alta," which means "higher" in Spanish, and "Baja" California, or "lower," were once one territory. In the 19th century, the vast area was governed first by Spain and then by Mexico.

A diocesan bishop is the sole judge in the streamlined process for handling marriage annulments, Pope Francis said.