Author: Pilgrim Kompass Team

Discovering the Spiritual Fruits of Vailankanni: A Letter from the Vatican Every year, millions of pilgrims flock to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Good Health in Vailankanni, Tamil Nadu, India. The Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández, recently sent a letter ahead of the upcoming feast of Our Lady of Health, expressing Pope Francis’ admiration for the shrine and highlighting the spiritual blessings experienced by pilgrims, including those of non-Christian faiths. Cardinal Fernández emphasized the profound impact of the Holy Spirit at the Shrine, noting the miraculous healings and deep sense…

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Today’s training sessions in the Seine River for the upcoming open water swimming competitions have been canceled due to water conditions that organizers have deemed “not suitable for swimming”. This marks the fifth canceled training session since the start of the Games, with the first four affecting the triathlon discipline. The men’s triathlon race was postponed by a day due to pollution issues. Now, there is uncertainty surrounding the scheduled dates for the open water swimming competitions. Reproduction reserved © Copyright ANSA Source link

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Il ministro della Difesa israeliano avverte: ‘Ci prepariamo a tutto, anche all’offensiva preventiva’. In corso un vero esodo degli stranieri dal Libano, nel timore di una nuova ondata di attacchi israeliani. Biden parla con il re di Giordania, mentre l’Egitto non aiuterà Israele a respingere l’attacco dell’Iran. Di: Luca Collodi – Vatican NewsData di pubblicazione: 6 Agosto 2024 L’Iran è pronto a colpire Israele, ma non vuole un’escalation. Il ministro della Difesa israeliano avverte: ‘Ci prepariamo a tutto, anche all’offensiva’. Intanto il segretario del Consiglio di Sicurezza nazionale russo è volato a Teheran: sul tavolo ‘gli aspetti della sicurezza globale…

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Polmetro: The New Solution to Combat Pickpocketing on Rome’s Metro Lines Italy has taken a stand against pickpocketing in subway stations and trains by launching a special police task force called Polmetro. This initiative is set to target crime on metro lines in major cities like Rome, Milan, and Naples, as announced by the interior ministry. The establishment of Polmetro came after interior minister Matteo Piantedosi held a security meeting with the mayors, prefects, and police commissioners of these cities. The move aims to address the dire pickpocket situation that has plagued subway travelers, particularly in Rome. Recent incidents of…

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Exciting news for the Azzurri as they prepare to compete on August 6th at the Olympic Games in Paris: – Diving: 3m springboard – qualifications for LORENZO MARSAGLIA and GIOVANNI TOCCI. – Equestrian sports: Individual show jumping – EMANUELE CAMILLI in the finals. – Sport climbing: Boulder & Lead – semifinals for CAMILLA MORONI and LAURA ROGORA; Speed climbing – qualifications for MATTEO ZURLONI. – Athletics: 1500m – heats for LUDOVICA CAVALLI, FEDERICA DEL BUONO, and SINTAYEHU VISSA; Long jump – qualifications for LARISSA IAPICHINO; 400m – repêchage for ALICE MANGIONE; 400m – semifinals for LUCA SITO; Hammer throw -…

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Discovering a nest containing 78 sea turtle eggs on a beach in the Hon Cau Marine Protected Area in the southern-central province of Binh Thuan, Vietnam, has sparked excitement among conservationists. These eggs are believed to belong to the rare species of hawksbill turtle. The area is well-known for being a rich source of food for sea turtles, yet they had not laid eggs in the region despite visiting in both 2022 and 2023. The nesting season typically occurs between May and October, during which park staff and volunteers diligently patrol nesting sites to ensure the safety of these endangered…

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Enough with bullying, it has devastating consequences: it can destroy people.” This is the plea of Imane Khelif, the Algerian boxer at the center of the most striking case of Paris 2024, addressed “to people all over the world.” “My family back home is worried in Algeria,” said the intersex athlete to Sntv, talking about the controversies and suspicions about her female gender. “I hear from them twice a week, I hope they are not too deeply hurt by all this. Winning the gold would be my best response.” Khelif had been excluded from the World Championships by the Iba…

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Il premier laburista Keir Starmer si trova ad affrontare una dura linea contro i recenti disordini scatenati dalle forze dell’ultradestra nel Regno Unito. Questi disordini sono stati provocati dalla tragica strage di bambine a Southport, vicino a Liverpool, e dalla diffusione di fake news sui social media che hanno alimentato la violenza e il razzismo in varie forme, compresi attacchi a moschee, hotel per richiedenti asilo e a negozi e abitazioni di minoranze etniche. Starmer ha annunciato una serie di misure per affrontare la situazione, tra cui l’invio di un esercito di agenti di polizia specializzati e una rapida condanna…

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Al termine dell’Angelus, Papa Francesco invoca la pace in Terra Santa per evitare che il conflitto si estenda. “Gli attacchi e le uccisioni non sono mai la soluzione”, afferma il Pontefice, rivolgendo anche il suo pensiero al Venezuela. Invita tutte le parti coinvolte a cercare la verità, a esercitare moderazione e a evitare la violenza. Inoltre, prega per le vittime delle alluvioni in India e per il nuovo beato libanese Stefano Douayhy Di: Michele Raviart – Vatican News Data di pubblicazione: 5 Agosto 2024 La situazione in Medio Oriente preoccupa Papa Francesco dopo la recita dell’Angelus, col rischio che il…

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The Urgent Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan In the midst of conflict, millions of Sudanese are fleeing for safety, facing the threat of famine in the Zamzam IDP camp in Darfur. The UN’s children’s fund and food aid agency are working tirelessly with partners to ramp up humanitarian assistance in the region. Monitoring Famine For two decades, the Famine Review Committee (FRC) has monitored and declared regions in a state of famine, highlighting the urgent need for intervention. Camp Zamzam in northern Darfur has sadly fallen into this category twice before, with the FRC now confirming a state of famine for…

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