When the sciatic nerve is narrowed or compressed, it causes pain in the lumbar region, which can be experienced by men between 35 and 55 years of age or by women after giving birth. Causes: wrong movements, herniated discs, aging of the spine, stenosis of the spinal canal. The sciatic nerve is a nerve that ensures both the sensitivity of a part of the lower limb and part of its movements: it is sensory and motor. Symptoms: Pain in the lumbar area, inability to move, numbness in the legs, pain in the lower limbs...

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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