Abortion is a mortal sin because it insults God, the Creator of life; depriving man of the right to life. Sex is love, not a game. Natural contraception is recommended by the Church. Educators have a great duty to teach life and love; people who wish to build a marriage must be prepared in every respect. Catechesis on abortion', with P. Sedera Joseph Rakotoarisoa.

Abortion is forbidden by the Church as an obscene sin. Pope John II declared: "Deliberate abortion as a goal or as a means is a serious mental disorder because it kills innocent people at will. Abortion or complicity in abortion is a crime which entails ineligibility for the sacrament. Catechesis on abortion', with P. Sedera Joseph Rakotoarisoa.

Abortion is not easy and has negative effects on the mother. There are wounds in the uterus after an abortion, and this act causes health problems for the aborting mother. Life is a gift from God, from the moment it is formed in the mother's womb. Jesus' love for children was special, as it was said: let the children come to me, but do not hinder them. Catechesis on abortion', with P. Sedera Joseph Rakotoarisoa.

These women who have abortions feel that they have killed a part of their lives, they also feel that what they have done is a bad act, so that even if they suffer from a mental illness or heart disease, every time they see a child, what they have done is repeated in their minds. One suggestion for those who have fallen down this inappropriate path is to talk to priests or bishops who can give spiritual advice. Catechesis on abortion', with Fr Sedera Joseph Rakotoarisoa.

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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