Author: Pilgrim Kompass Team

La qualità di vita dei pazienti oncologici è spesso trascurata nella pratica clinica, soprattutto per quanto riguarda la tossicità finanziaria, ovvero il peso economico delle cure sul singolo individuo: ogni paziente è costretto a spendere oltre 1.800 euro all’anno di tasca propria. Ancora poco diffusi sono i Pros (patient-reported outcomes), che sono gli esiti di salute valutati direttamente dal paziente in base alla sua percezione della malattia e del trattamento. Questi importanti temi sono stati protagonisti della XXI Conferenza Nazionale Aiom (Associazione italiana di oncologia medica) dedicata ai patient-reported outcomes. Solo nel 40% degli studi clinici sulle terapie innovative anti-cancro,…

The UN Special Rapporteur Accuses Israeli Military of Abusing Injured Palestinian Man as Human Shield Recent events in the occupied Palestinian territories have sparked outrage as the UN Special Rapporteur has accused the Israeli military of using an injured Palestinian man as a human shield, in clear violation of international law. In a shocking incident captured on video, Israeli forces admitted to strapping a wounded Palestinian man to the front of their vehicle during a raid in Jenin, a city in the West Bank. The man, who was injured in a gunfight during the raid, was reportedly a suspect in…

Russell Crowe to Perform Concert at Temple of Venus and Roma in Rome Get ready for an unforgettable night as Hollywood legend Russell Crowe and his band The Gentlemen Barbers take the stage at the Temple of Venus and Roma, right opposite the iconic Colosseum in Rome. The concert is scheduled for the evening of Sunday, 23 June. If you don’t have tickets to the Indoor Garden Party concert, don’t worry! You can still catch the action for free on a large screen set up in front of the venue on Via dei Verbiti. Russell Crowe himself shared this exciting…

Pope Francis Urges Leaders to Pursue Peace and Negotiations in Sunday Angelus Address During his Sunday Angelus address, Pope Francis made a heartfelt appeal for global leaders to act responsibly, prioritize peace, and engage in negotiations to resolve ongoing conflicts and wars. In his address, the Pope emphasized the importance of the Holy Spirit in enlightening the minds of rulers, instilling wisdom, and cultivating a sense of responsibility to avoid actions or words that escalate confrontation. Instead, he urged leaders to seek peaceful solutions through dialogue and negotiation. Reflecting on the tragic events in the Holy Land and Ukraine, Pope…

Welcome to the Vatican News update on the recent “ad limina” visit of Guinea’s Catholic Bishops to the Vatican. The Bishops shared insights on their meeting with Pope Francis, where they discussed various important topics concerning the Church in Guinea. As the Guinean Bishops concluded their visit, they reflected on the wide-ranging conversation they had with the Holy Father. Issues such as the unique challenges faced by the Church in a predominantly Muslim country, pastoral concerns, and the delicate balance between Church and State relations were at the forefront of their discussions. Françoise Niamien – reporting from Vatican City. During…

The Significance of the First Pastoral Visit to St. Francis Church at the Abrahamic Family House Welcome to the blog post where we delve into the significance of the first pastoral visit of the Apostolic Vicar of Southern Arabia to St. Francis Church at the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi. Father Stefano Luca OFMCap sheds light on this special event and shares insights into the unique journey of the Church and its activities within the Abrahamic Family House. Hosted by the Communications Office of the Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia, the pastoral visit on Sunday, 16 June marked a…

La Corea, come la Crimea, rappresenta la chiave per destabilizzare sia l’Asia che l’Europa in mezzo a una tensione bellica crescente in tutto il mondo. Questo sembra essere il vero obiettivo del recente viaggio di Vladimir Putin, che attraverso la Cina, l’Uzbekistan, la Corea e il Vietnam sta delineando il suo nuovo “ordine mondiale”, cercando di seminare timori sia ad Oriente che ad Occidente. Di: Stefano Caprio – Asia News Data di pubblicazione: 23 Giugno 2024 Con il suo recente viaggio in Corea del Nord e in Vietnam, Vladimir Putin ha spinto ancora oltre i limiti nella delegittimazione della Russia.…

July is a special month for visitors to the Boboli Gardens in Florence, as the park will be open on the first and last Monday of the month, which are usually closed days. Additionally, there will be another special opening on Monday, June 24, the Feast of St. John, the patron saint of Florence. On this day, the Uffizi Gallery will also be open for visitors, despite its usual Monday closure. Furthermore, the Uffizi Gallery will have evening openings to admire the Gallery of Statues and Paintings at sunset. Starting from March 26, and every Tuesday until December 17, the…

– Pubblicità – Montefiascone (VT), 22 giugno 2024 – Domani, 23 giugno, si concluderà la IV edizione del Festival dell’Ecologia Integrale organizzata dall’Associazione Rocca dei Papi per un’ecologia integrata. La giornata inizierà alle 10:30 con la messa alla cattedrale di Santa Margherita. In serata, alle 21:30, a piazza Santa Lucia Filippini, si terrà l’evento dedicato ai 350 anni dalla costruzione della cupola della basilica di Santa Margherita, intitolato “Tra la terra e il cielo, la cupola di Santa Margherita”, con gli interventi del vescovo di Viterbo Orazio Piazza e dello storico dell’arte Claudio Strinati. A seguire, il concerto lirico del…

The Power of Storms: A Reflection on the Twelfth Sunday of Ordinary Time As the Church commemorates the Twelfth Sunday of Ordinary Time, we delve into the day’s liturgical readings under the theme: “What storms reveal”. Join Fr. Marion Nguyen, OSB, as he shares his insights on the profound lessons we can learn from the trials and tribulations of life. By Fr Marion Nguyen, OSB* Amidst the chaos and busyness of His ministry, Jesus sought solace for His disciples and Himself, suggesting, “Let us cross to the other side” (Mark 4:35). It is interesting to note how our Lord often…