'God still loves us': Heartbreak and hope during the LA Fires

Vol. 10, No. 2

January 24, 2025

On the cover: A statue of the Virgin Mary remained standing after the Palisades Fire destroyed the home of Jack and Tracy McGeagh in Pacific Palisades. As wind-driven fires devastated parts of Los Angeles County beginning Jan. 7, Angelus provided comprehensive news coverage of the response by LA Catholics. A selection of those stories can be found starting on Page 10. Included on Page 17 is the remarkable story behind the image used for this issue’s cover.