Author: Pilgrim Kompass Team

Welcome to the Easter season, a time when we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, a pivotal event that forever changed the course of history. The days following the Resurrection were filled with Jesus appearing to his disciples, confirming his victory over death. His glorious body, bearing wounds yet free from the constraints of space and time, ushered in a new life that we all aspire to one day experience. Since those early days, God’s plan has not followed the typical model of efficiency. Instead, it has been a relationship-based approach, spreading the Gospel, the “Good News,” to every corner…

Welcome to our blog, where we delve into the recent Mass held on the third day of the Novemdiales in suffrage for Pope Francis. The Cardinal Vicar General for the Diocese of Rome delivered a powerful message during the service, reminding the faithful that death is not the end, but rather a necessary step for new life to emerge, just like a grain must die to bear fruit. As the third Mass of the Novendiales, the nine days of mourning for the late Pope Francis, unfolded in St. Peter’s Basilica, Cardinal Baldassare Reina presided over the emotional service. The Cardinal…

Irish Franciscans Commemorate Four Centuries of St Isidore’s with a Grand Conference in Rome This year, the Irish Franciscans celebrate the 400th anniversary of St Isidore’s College, a significant landmark for the Irish community and a national church in Rome. During a time of religious persecution in Ireland under the reigns of Queen Elizabeth I and James I in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, St Isidore’s College emerged as a safe haven for exiled Irish clergy and those seeking religious education. The college’s history is intertwined with both Ireland and Spain, evident in the sculptures of two saints…

As we mourn the passing of Pope Francis and his tomb is sealed next to the Madonna of his love, we must remember that his brilliance will never fade. Fellow countryman Palito Ortega, a singer, captured this sentiment in a beautiful song called “A New Light” dedicated to him twelve years ago at the beginning of his pontificate. A pope may die, but his legacy lives on. Pope Francis’s writings, actions, reforms, and travels continue to impact the world, leaving an indelible mark on society through various platforms like social media, websites, and audiovisual channels. Even in our moments of…

La controversia nel Regno Unito sull’uso dei bagni da parte delle persone transgender è diventata sempre più accesa dopo la sentenza della Corte suprema britannica che ha stabilito che non hanno diritto a essere riconosciuti come donne dalla legge. L’Equality and Human Rights Commission (Ehrc), l’ente responsabile delle pari opportunità e dei diritti umani nel Paese, si è impegnato a redigere un codice di condotta in conformità con la decisione della Corte suprema. Secondo le raccomandazioni, le donne transgender dovrebbero evitare di utilizzare i bagni delle donne nei luoghi di lavoro o negli edifici pubblici come palestre e ospedali, e…

Canadian Bishops Call for Reflection and Hope in Pivotal Elections As Canadians head to the polls in a crucial election overshadowed by external threats and internal challenges, the Canadian Bishops have issued a powerful call to action. The nation stands at a crossroads, with the future direction hanging in the balance. In a world filled with uncertainty and division, the bishops urge Catholic voters to reflect deeply on the issues facing the country and to cast their ballots with hope and a vision for a better tomorrow. With Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stepping down after a decade in power, the…

Nanotatuaggi fatti direttamente sul corpo di microrganismi noti per la loro resistenza alle condizioni più estreme hanno aperto la strada per trasformarli in robot viventi. Questa innovativa tecnica è stata descritta su Nano Letters, una prestigiosa rivista scientifica. Il lavoro, condotto da un team di ricercatori guidato dalla cinese Westlake University, ha importanti implicazioni in settori come i biosensori, la biomedicina e persino l’astrobiologia. I tardigradi, noti anche come ‘orsi d’acqua’, sono invertebrati microscopici che possono sopravvivere in condizioni estreme che sarebbero fatali per molti altri esseri viventi. Grazie alla loro capacità di entrare in uno stato di criptobiosi, i…

As tributes pour in for Pope Francis, Monsignor Robert Vitillo shares his insights on the Pope’s profound advocacy for the world’s poorest and marginalized. Under Pope Francis’ leadership, he has championed the cause of recognizing the inherent dignity of every human being as a child of God deserving of love and respect. By Thaddeus Jones Reflecting on Pope Francis’ legacy of compassion towards the most vulnerable, Monsignor Robert Vitillo, an advisor to the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, pays homage to the Pope’s efforts in emphasizing the importance of including every individual within society. Vitillo’s extensive experience in humanitarian…

Welcome to the Transformation of Industry in Germany Blog! Located in Eastern Germany, the city of Görlitz has been known for over a century for its train factory. Particularly, for the double-decker carriages produced since 1935. This year, the last electric train will be built, destined for the Israeli Railways, and next year the production will undergo a complete change. The factory, owned by the French company Alstom, will be taken over by Knds, a European defense industry holding based in Amsterdam, which will manufacture parts for the Leopard II tank and the armored infantry vehicle Puma in this corner…

The Inspiring Journey of the LeVien Family: From Rome to New York When Vincent LeVien, his wife Bridget, and their children Sophia and Vincent Junior set out on a journey to Rome for the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis, little did they know that they would end up commemorating the late Pope instead. In an exclusive interview with Vatican News, the LeVien family shared how the late Pope had left a profound impact on their lives and the lives of countless others. Vincent LeVien, a New Yorker who serves on the board of the Pave the Way Foundation, described the…