Author: Pilgrim Kompass Team

Immagina di poter coltivare piante su Marte, come Matt Damon nel film “The Martian”. La realtà potrebbe essere più vicina di quanto pensi, grazie al muschio del deserto Syntrichia caninervis. Questa pianta resistente ai raggi gamma, alla siccità e al freddo estremo potrebbe essere la chiave per costruire habitat umani sostenibili al di fuori della Terra. Lo studio condotto dai ricercatori dell’Accademia cinese delle scienze pubblicato sulla rivista The Innovation mostra che il muschio S. caninervis è più resiliente di microrganismi e tardigradi altamente resistenti allo stress. Il muschio è cresciuto con successo in ambienti desertici estremi come il Tibet,…

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Joe Biden sta facendo i conti con una situazione delicata, mentre la sua vice Kamala Harris è sempre più vicina a ereditare il testimone. Secondo il New York Times, il presidente ha confidato a un alleato chiave di valutare se continuare la corsa, consapevole che potrebbe non riuscire a salvare la sua candidatura se non convincerà l’opinione pubblica della sua idoneità dopo il disastroso dibattito televisivo con Donald Trump. Ha tentato di giustificare il suo flop con il fuso orario dei viaggi tra Europa e America, ammettendo addirittura di essere quasi addormentato sul palco. Il lungo weekend per la festa…

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Welcome to London, where the drama surrounding the Vatican’s purchase and sale of the property on Sloane Avenue in Chelsea continues to unfold. Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra, the Substitute of the Secretariat of State, will take the stand at the prestigious British High Court from July 4–8 to provide crucial testimony in this high-stakes trial. Months after the Vatican Tribunal’s landmark trial that led to the conviction of ten individuals for various crimes related to the property deal, a new chapter has opened at the His Majesty’s High Court of Justice in England. The trial, initiated by a civil complaint…

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Welcome to our blog where we explore the insightful words of Cardinal Felipe Arizmendi, bishop emeritus of San Cristóbal de Las Casas and the Doctrine of Faith at the Conference of the Mexican Episcopate (CEM). Today, we delve into his weekly article titled “The challenge of building Unity.” Building Unity: A Treasure We All Seek In a world filled with complexities and differences, the value of a united family cannot be overstated. Despite challenges, when dialogue and mutual forgiveness prevail, peace is restored. The joy of coming together during holidays, birthdays, and moments of both joy and sorrow is a…

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As the hot summer months approach, Vatican News deputy editorial director Alessandro Gisotti reflects on the reality of poverty and loneliness that many face in our bustling cities while we all look forward to our summer vacations. By Alessandro Gisotti The anticipation of summer holidays in Italy is beautifully captured in the lyrics of a popular song by Adriano Celentano, where he expresses the eagerness for summer’s arrival. Vacations are a revered tradition in Italy and many Western countries, recognized as a fundamental right. Even the Popes have stressed the importance of taking time off to nurture relationships and appreciate…

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Bishop of Lourdes Addresses Controversy Over Artistic Works by Accused Jesuit In a bold statement, Bishop Jean-Marc Micas of Lourdes has weighed in on the debate surrounding the presence of artworks by former Jesuit Marko Rupnik at the Marian sanctuary. Rupnik, who has been accused of sexual and psychological abuse of adult women, has sparked controversy over whether his mosaics should be removed from the famous site. Bishop Micas shared his “personal opinion” that removing the mosaics would show respect for the alleged victims and serve as a form of protection for all abuse survivors. While the decision is not…

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Welcome to the latest update on the troubling situation in Haiti. Father Emmanuel Saintéliat, a Haitian priest, who was tragically kidnapped on 30 June, has fortunately been released by the group responsible for the attack on the town of Gressier, Haiti. This incident resulted in the loss of 20 innocent lives. The Archdiocese has confirmed Father Saintéliat’s safe return and is now calling for an end to the violence that is plaguing the nation. The parish priest of Saint John the Baptist Church, Father Emmanuel Saintéliat, was taken captive by gang members during the violent raid on Gressier, a municipality…

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The UK General Election and the Call to Action for Catholics As Britain’s general election approaches on Thursday, July 4, the anticipation is high for a potential change in government after 14 years. In the lead-up to this pivotal moment, CAFOD, the Catholic aid agency representing the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, is urging Catholics to play an active role in shaping the country’s future by engaging with the political process. By Linda Bordoni The upcoming election has been described as one of the most significant in the UK since World War II. CAFOD’s campaign focuses on aligning Catholic…

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Lebanon is currently facing a dire situation in its southern regions, where an armed conflict has been reignited due to the ongoing war in Gaza. The Maronite Archbishop of Tyre, Charbel Abdallah, has shed light on the struggles faced by the people in this area. Despite the already existing economic crisis that began in 2019, the southern area of Lebanon, especially near the Israeli border, has been experiencing daily rocket fire, adding to the hardships of the local population. Archbishop Charbel Abdallah, whose archdiocese is one of the oldest in the world, has witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of the…

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The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Japan Releases New Environmental Publication The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Japan (CBCJ) has recently unveiled its latest publication titled “Behold, It Was Very Good—An Invitation to Integral Ecology,” marking a significant milestone since its previous release, “A Gaze Towards Life.” Written by Mark Saludes for LiCAS News, this new document, launched on July 1, aims to tackle pressing environmental issues brought to light during Pope Francis’s 2019 visit to Japan under the theme “Protecting All Life.” Archbishop Isao Kikuchi, President of the CBCJ, revealed that following the Papal Visit, the Japanese Bishops prioritized ecological concerns…

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