Pablo Kay, the Editor-in-Chief of Angelus News in Los Angeles, shares remarkable stories of faith and hope, some bordering on the miraculous, while shedding light on the severe ‘humanitarian disaster’ affecting the city—an issue that has drawn repeated attention from Pope Francis.
In an interview with Vatican News, Kay described the crisis as a ‘humanitarian disaster’ that has significantly influenced his work. He has been dedicated to providing ongoing coverage, not only of the destruction but also of inspiring stories and initiatives—particularly those led by the Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles, the largest in the U.S., with nearly 300 parishes.
He recorded, “even individuals who appear to be financially stable and secure may face significant challenges, not just in the coming weeks or months, but potentially for years to come.”
When asked about the churches’ activities at this time he really appreciated the great service the church has been rendering. “Well, we’re the biggest Archdiocese in the country, almost 300 parishes and almost as many schools. So it seems that every parish, every school is doing something. A donation drive, a fundraiser, a rally, and volunteers accepting students from parish schools that are closed due to the fires. The Archdiocese itself set up a special wildfire relief fund which has really been a fund through which victims of the fires can receive a dollar amount, or some aid through a parish” he said.