LOS ANGELES LIFESTYLE

Los Angeles Religion News

Coverage of religion in Los Angeles focuses on faith traditions, spiritual practice, religious communities and the role of belief in public life. This page reports on the observances and activities of diverse groups throughout the area.

Jewish UCLA Faculty Back UC in DOJ Suit

Jewish UCLA Faculty Back UC in DOJ Suit

Ten Jewish faculty members at UCLA filed an amicus brief supporting the University of California's motion to dismiss a federal lawsuit over alleged antisemitism.


Catholicism

Live Poll

Do you believe historical religious anniversaries help drive positive spiritual renewal in your community?

Catholicism

Archbishop Gomez Releases New Pastoral Letter

The 20,000-word document calls for a missionary awakening as the Catholic Church prepares for the 2031 Guadalupe anniversary.

Archbishop Gomez Releases New Pastoral Letter

Judaism

Judaism

Zion Ozeri Displays Photography Exhibition at LMU

The photographer showcases Jewish diversity through a new exhibition and lecture at Loyola Marymount University.


Christianity

Live Poll

Should university administrations consult students before significantly changing legacy campus programs?

Christianity

Loyola Marymount Restructured Campus Ministry Programs

The Los Angeles university terminated three ministry directors as it overhauled its spiritual programming.

Loyola Marymount Restructured Campus Ministry Programs

Latter-Day Saints

Live Poll

Should courts make it easier for public figures to sue individuals or organizations for defamation?

Latter-Day Saints

California Court Allows Leah Remini Defamation Case

The state Supreme Court declined to block a lawsuit accusing the Church of Scientology of defamation.

California Court Allows Leah Remini Defamation Case

Hinduism

Hinduism

Los Angeles Commemorated Gandhi and Shastri Birthdays

The Consulate General of India held events across Los Angeles to honor Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri.

Los Angeles Commemorated Gandhi and Shastri Birthdays

Day to day, that means community outreach, holiday observances, leadership statements and the way faith groups engage with local issues. The scope of reporting reaches across the city and the communities around it. Los Angeles remains a hub for intersecting cultures where traditions from around the globe often influence local practice. Public discourse regarding social services and civic engagement frequently brings these communities into the broader conversation about the city's future.