Joseph Joyce

1 month ago | angelusnews.com | Justin Mclellan |Dale Gavlak |Joseph Joyce |Kate Quinones

Pope Francis is no longer considered in imminent danger from his lung infection, but he will remain in Rome's Gemelli hospital for several more days to continue receiving medical treatment, the Vatican said. The improvements in the 88-year-old pope's condition recorded in the previous days "have been further consolidated" and were confirmed by the results of blood tests and his positive response to drug therapy, the Vatican said in its evening medical bulletin March 10.

1 month ago | angelusnews.com | Dale Gavlak |Joseph Joyce |Kate Quinones

The Church in Mexico warned this week about the “manifestations of death that have been taking place in our country,” which, according to the bishops, “threaten human dignity, dehumanize our coexistence, and leave a deep wound in the conscience of our people.” In a statement issued on March 5, the Mexican Bishops’ Conference specifically pointed out problems such as “the decriminalization and promotion of abortion, the scourge of uncontrolled violence, organized crime, and the scourge of drug...

1 month ago | angelusnews.com | Kate Quinones |Dale Gavlak |Joseph Joyce

Tucked away in the Tehachapi Mountains of California, a group of cloistered nuns is chasing puppies, making artisanal cheeses, and praying the Liturgy of the Hours — all part of reviving a 900-year-old religious order. With roots going back to 1121, when St. Norbert of Xanten founded the first community, the Norbertine Canonesses of Bethlehem Priory of St. Joseph has grown since it was established nearly 30 years ago.

1 month ago | angelusnews.com | Carol Glatz |Joseph Joyce

As Pope Francis' condition remains stable, which is a sign of continued improvement, he followed the start of the Lenten retreat for the Roman Curia by video linkup and met again with two top Vatican officials to stay abreast of current events, the Vatican press office said. The pope also participated in Mass in the morning March 9, the first Sunday of Lent, in the chapel that is part of the suite of rooms reserved for the popes on the 10th floor of Rome's Gemelli hospital, it said.

1 month ago | angelusnews.com | Joseph Joyce |Mike Cisneros

What is the ultimate purpose of the Academy Awards? Opinions are usually divided between two camps. The more romantic and/or freshly graduated believe it champions the art form of cinema, while the more cynical-minded think it a horse race cooked up by producers to pat themselves on the back. But whatever divides these two camps, they share something important: that they are lying to themselves. In reality, what the Oscars are truly all about is the speech.