Author: Pilgrim Kompass Team

Welcome to the Teatro Tor Bella Monaca, where from April 15th to 19th, 2025, one of the most anticipated comedies of the season will be staged: “I Due Cialtroni” (The Two Scoundrels), the new, hilarious play written and directed by Maestro Pier Francesco Pingitore, a true master of Italian theater. Maurizio Martufello and Marco Simeoli play two actors as famous as they are incompatible: Massimo, a serious and committed playwright, and Mattia, a very popular comedian but judged as a “buffoon” by the former. The two find themselves, by a strange twist of fate, trapped in a mountain chalet, surrounded…

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Experience the Way of the Cross at the Colosseum in 2025 Witness the annual Via Crucis or Way of the Cross ceremony at the iconic Colosseum in Rome on Good Friday, April 18, 2025, at 9:15 PM. Step into history as the torchlit procession, dating back to the 18th century and revived in 1964, draws thousands of faithful followers to reflect on meditations re-enacting Christ’s crucifixion. No tickets are required for this powerful event, which is a significant part of the Vatican’s liturgical program for Holy Week or Settimana Santa. Be aware that the ceremony will lead to closures at…

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Experience the Gospels like never before with Pope Francis as your guide. Discover the Faces of the Gospels with Vatican News Celebrate this Easter season by delving into an 18-episode series brought to you by Vatican News. Produced in collaboration with the Vatican Apostolic Library, the Vatican Museums, and Italy’s public broadcaster Rai Cultura, this series originally premiered at Easter in 2022. Join Pope Francis as he narrates and reflects on pivotal encounters from Jesus’ life, starting with Matthew, the tax collector. Created by Andrea Tornielli and Lucio Brunelli, directed and filmed by Renato Cerisola, and featuring original music by…

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The Deceptive Tactics of Human Traffickers Posing as Religious Missionaries in Southeast Asia Human traffickers in Southeast Asia are resorting to cunning tactics to evade authorities and continue their despicable operations. Recent findings by Philippine and Thai police have uncovered a disturbing trend – traffickers masquerading as religious missionaries to lure victims across international borders. According to a report by the Vatican’s Fides News Agency, investigations have revealed a growing number of cases where traffickers pose as missionaries or pilgrims to deceive authorities and avoid detection at border crossings. This deceptive tactic involves victims and traffickers disguising themselves as Christian…

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A tragic air accident occurred in Manhattan, where six people lost their lives in the crash of a helicopter flying over the Hudson River. The victims include the pilot and five passengers on board: Agustín Escobar, CEO of Siemens Spain, his wife Merce Camprubi Montal, and their three children aged four, five, and 11. The 36-year-old pilot of the Bell 206 helicopter from New York Helicopters, who has not been identified yet, also perished in the accident. Escobar had been appointed head of the Siemens division for Spain and Southwestern Europe in 2022, as per a press release from the…

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Una tragedia aerea ha colpito Manhattan, dove sei persone hanno perso la vita in seguito alla caduta di un elicottero che stava sorvolando il fiume Hudson. Le vittime includono il pilota e una famiglia di turisti spagnoli, composta dai genitori e tre bambini. Al momento, le cause dell’incidente sono ancora sconosciute e saranno oggetto di indagine da parte della Federal Aviation Administration e della National Transportation Safety Board. Le immagini del velivolo, un Bell 206, capovolto in acqua, circondato dai mezzi di soccorso, hanno fatto rapidamente il giro dei social media. Purtroppo, nessuno è stato salvato nonostante gli sforzi dei…

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By Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, Apr 10, 2025 / 17:30 pm Exciting news about the 2025 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage has been revealed today. The pilgrimage will cover a 3,340-mile journey across 10 U.S. states, with Jesus in the Eucharist being carried by a group of young Catholics. The public is invited to join in walking and participating in special events along the way, starting on May 18. The pilgrimage, known as the Drexel Route, will kick off with a Mass of Thanksgiving in Indianapolis on May 18, then proceed through Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and…

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By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú Vatican City, Apr 10, 2025 / 15:00 pm Pope Francis made a surprise second appearance Thursday at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, arriving in a wheelchair around 12:30 p.m. local time. In videos posted on social media, Pope Francis is seen without his usual white cassock and skullcap, wearing dark pants and a white shirt covered with a striped poncho. The pontiff went directly to the monumental Chair of St. Peter, a symbol of the episcopal authority of history’s first pope, according to Vatican News. This relic, housed behind the basilica’s altar, is framed by an…

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On the morning of Thursday, April 10, a touching moment of spiritual reflection unfolded in the grandeur of St. Peter’s Basilica. Pope Francis, in a humble and unannounced manner, made his way to the tomb of St. Pius X, a beloved predecessor known for his deep pastoral care and unwavering defense of the faith. Setting aside the pomp and circumstance, the Holy Father walked from Casa Santa Marta to the Chapel of the Presentation of the Virgin, where the incorrupt body of Pope Giuseppe Sarto rests. In a quiet and reverent manner, Pope Francis spent time in prayer before the…

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