Christians are both citizens of earth and citizens of heaven; she cannot underestimate these two qualities. Two points are important in the family, in the Church and in political affairs: firstly, the union of husband and wife is the foundation of the family; secondly, it is not the Church's view to manage public affairs without taking the family into account. Catechesis on the Church, the family and politics, in collaboration with P. Abdon Rafidison.

Faced with the rise of religious and interfaith services mixed up with political processes since 1991, the Bishops' Standing Commission issued a statement on February 24, 1995: Interfaith prayer is not intended to support a political ideology, whatever its name and whatever its significance in the nation's history. Catechesis on the Church, the Family and Politics, in collaboration with P. Abdon Rafidison.

The bishops' message concerning the Church and national affairs was published on December 25, 1973: It is not the role of bishops and priests... to dictate to Christians what political ideas they should follow or what political parties they should join or form.... The only role of bishops and priests is to help Christians judge and balance these questions, on the basis of the common good. Catechesis on the Church, the family and politics, in collaboration with P. Abdon Rafidison.

On May 29, 2018, the Bishops' Conference published a message encouraging Christians and supporters to become nation builders through work and truth: we will be a generation of founders if we respect each other and do the truth, away from chaos and violence, a guarantee of security and the pursuit of the common good, leading to sustainable development. Catechesis on Church, family and politics, in collaboration with P. Abdon Rafidison.

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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