Citizens have responsibilities, including defending freedom, which means working together with the right spirit. Citizens can consult and advise each other fairly and honestly. It is the duty of citizens to avoid abuse of power. Catechesis on good citizens, with Fr. Marcel Ranivomanalina.

As for the "authority of the state", it should give importance to the fundamental human rights of human beings, emphasizing the truth. The authorities must also guarantee the political rights which are granted in accordance with the requirements of the common good: for the people and the nation. Catechesis on good citizens, with Fr. Marcel Ranivomanalina.

Citizens and the state will be encouraged to participate in public life: actively. Participation in public life varies according to the location and culture of the population. Catechesis on good citizens, with Fr. Marcel Ranivomanalina.

The State has rights and duties: it obliges its citizens to act. The state also encourages citizens to defend their own state. Catechesis on good citizens, with Fr. Marcel Ranivomanalina.

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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