29 March - This is Gladys, the Welsh queen and hermit of the 6th century. At that time, Wales was divided into several small Breton kingdoms, Gwynllyw and his wife Gladys ruled over one of these kingdoms.

According to accounts recorded in the 12th century, Gladys and the eldest daughter of Saint Brychan of Brycheiniog. With the help of King Arthur the suitor of Gladys kidnapped her. After the death of her husband, and not having a very good relationship with her son Cadoc, Gladys went first to Newport and then withdrew completely from the worldly life and lived as a hermit.

Diocese of Miarinarivo

Pope Francis has accepted the renunciation of the pastoral government of the Diocese of Miarinarivo, presented by H.E. Mgr Jean Claude Randrianarisoa. At the same time, the Supreme Pontiff has appointed H.E. Mgr Marie Fabien Raharilamboniaina, as Apostolic Admnistrator sede vacante et ad nutum Sanctae Sedis of the same Diocese.

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Love and Salvation

Christmas is a great joy, because it is the love of God that has come to us, proclaims Fr. Bizimana Innocent, Provincial Superior of the Salesians Don Bosco of Madagascar and Mauritius, presenting his Christmas greetings. Salvation is accomplished, so life is not in danger of disappearing. It is this love and this salvation that we wish to fill our life so that we have peace.

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Zatti, our brother

The short film "Zatti, our brother" (Argentina, 2020) focuses on one of the most difficult episodes of his life. We are in Viedma, in 1941: at the age of 60, Zatti is forced to leave the hospital he has attended for decades. His faith and strength are tested.

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