Author: Pilgrim Kompass Team

Spain isn’t on a slippery slope, it’s more like a cliff edge. The push towards death is accelerating with two strides resembling an embrace. Two recent developments highlight this trend: the Spanish Constitutional Court’s approval of a reform allowing 16 and 17-year-old girls to have abortions without parental consent and the Spanish Health Ministry’s inclusion of mental illnesses in the Manual of Good Euthanasia Practices. The framework seems to be heading towards subtraction disguised as the addition of rights and multiplication of freedoms. And acceleration is the key word here. Spain Speeding Towards Euthanasia and Abortion A century ago, G.K.…

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Oggi è stato presentato il Villaggio Italia, un’esposizione internazionale delle eccellenze italiane che sarà allestita accanto al molo di approdo della nave scuola della Marina Militare Amerigo Vespucci. Questa nave è già un’ambasciatrice del Made in Italy nel mondo e sta visitando otto porti durante il suo tour mondiale. Partita da Genova a luglio 2023, ha già toccato diversi paesi e continuerà il suo viaggio fino a coprire 31 nazioni. In questa occasione, la nave ospiterà il Villaggio Italia, un’iniziativa che mira a promuovere la cultura, la creatività, la ricerca e l’innovazione italiane. Il Villaggio Italia sarà un’esperienza coinvolgente che…

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Exciting news emerged on Saturday, June 22 as Pope Francis announced the appointment of Giuseppe Yang Yongqiang as the new bishop of Hangzhou, moving him from Zhoucun in East China’s Shandong province. This appointment aligns with the Agreement between the Holy See and the People’s Republic of China, showcasing the ongoing dialogue between the two entities. Bishop Yongqiang had previously taken part in the Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, further demonstrating his deep commitment to his faith and his community. Giuseppe Yang Yongqiang, a dedicated member of the Catholic community, has been chosen to lead Hangzhou, the vibrant capital…

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Tamayo Perry, noto sia come attore che come surfista, è tragicamente scomparso dopo essere stato attaccato da uno squalo mentre era in acqua ieri. Dopo aver recitato in “I Pirati dei Caraibi: oltre il confine del mare” nel 2011, Perry aveva deciso di ritornare alla sua passione per il surf e il salvataggio in mare. Mentre si trovava a Goat Island, alle Hawaii, Perry è stato sorpreso dall’attacco dello squalo mentre cavalcava le onde. La notizia è stata confermata dai servizi di emergenza di Honolulu durante una conferenza stampa. Kurt Lager, capo ad interim dell’autorità Ocean Safety, ha ricordato Tamayo…

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Welcome to the comforting message of Pope Francis delivered during his Sunday Angelus address. In a world filled with turmoil and distress, the Pope urges us to abandon ourselves to the Lord, always trusting in His guidance… Reflecting on today’s Gospel reading from St. Mark, the Pope recalls the story of Jesus and His disciples on Lake Tiberias, facing a sudden storm that threatened their safety. Despite their initial fear, Jesus showed them that He had control over the situation, teaching them a valuable lesson about trust and faith. Trusting the Lord in the Midst of Turmoil As the disciples…

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Una siringa pronta per l’eutanasia (Ansa) Legale dal 2016 in Canada, l’eutanasia è un controverso argomento che ad oggi uccide circa 16 mila persone all’anno. Nonostante ciò, ci sono ancora settori della società che si oppongono a questa pratica. Gli attivisti, ignorando la libertà di coscienza, stanno cercando di obbligare per via legale le istituzioni mediche del paese a praticare l’eutanasia, prendendo di mira soprattutto gli ospedali cattolici. Il caso O’Neill Recentemente, l’ospedale St Paul di Vancouver è stato portato in tribunale dagli attivisti pro eutanasia di Dying with Dignity insieme alla famiglia di Sam O’Neill. L’accusa riguardava il rifiuto…

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Russia Mourns After Deadly Attacks in Dagestan Tragedy struck Russia’s southern region of Dagestan as suspected Islamic militants unleashed a devastating rampage, resulting in the loss of 19 lives, most of whom were police officers. The coordinated assaults targeted churches and synagogues in the cities of Makhachkala and Derbent, plunging the area into mourning for three days. The Investigative Committee of Russia confirmed that all five attackers were killed during fierce battles, while 15 police officers were among the casualties. Among the victims was Reverend Nikolai Kotelnikov, a 66-year-old Russian Orthodox priest in Derbent, who was brutally killed inside his…

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Archbishop Georg Gänswein appointed as Apostolic Nuncio to Baltic Countries Exciting news coming from the Vatican as Pope Francis appoints Archbishop Georg Gänswein as the Apostolic Nuncio to Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia. This significant appointment was announced through a statement released by the Holy See Press Office. Archbishop Gänswein, who currently holds the title of Titular Archbishop of Urbisaglia and is the Prefect Emeritus of the Papal Household, will now take on this crucial diplomatic role in the Baltic countries. At 67 years old, Archbishop Gänswein is most notably recognized for serving as the private secretary to Pope Benedict XVI…

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Welcome to the Vatican News blog! Recently, Pope Francis met with members of the St. Peter’s Circle, a volunteer association that has been supporting the Church’s charitable activities for 155 years. The Pope expressed his gratitude for their service and dedication to helping those most in need. He commended them for their contributions to the Church and the city of Rome ahead of the Jubilee of Hope. The St. Peter’s Circle was founded in 1869 by a group of young Romans, and its members have a long history of supporting the Church’s charitable work. During the meeting, Pope Francis acknowledged…

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