There are various stages in the formation of a child in the womb, from the moment the male and female sperm meet until the third month of pregnancy, which is still called the "embryo". God already knows whether the child is still in the mother's womb; when male and female sperm meet, a human being is formed at that moment. Catechesis on abortion', with P. Sedera Joseph Rakotoarisoa.

A country that legalizes abortion is not a country that teaches its people to love, but one that values violence in order to meet its needs. This is why abortion is a tool that destroys peace and tranquility on earth. Even if the fetus in a woman's womb has no legs or arms, it is already alive. Catechesis on abortion', with P. Sedera Joseph Rakotoarisoa.

There are problems caused by abortion; Abortion is a relatively mild word in Malagasy, but if used otherwise, it means "to kill a child or to kill a person". The effects of abortion on a person: it disturbs the mind and the person begins to feel guilty; physically, it can cause illness and death; damage to the uterus. Catechesis on abortion', with P. Sedera Joseph Rakotoarisoa.

Another cause of abortion is the deception of a man into marrying a woman, but when the woman is pregnant, the man negates his duty, so that the woman is ashamed and must choose to have an abortion. Some abortions are not the choice of the person performing them, because the pregnancy was obtained as a result of violence and rape. Catechesis on abortion', with P. 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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