Magisterium and theology are two different but complementary things: the former, the teachings issued by the Pope and bishops concerning the governance of God's people; theology is study and research, an inquiry based on creed, faith and God. Each bishop has the just responsibility of carrying out the Church's decision through the Holy Father, in order to be consistent with a nation's tradition. The Church's teaching is aimed at and always preserves the protection of life...

Official document concerning the blessing for the couple: This document does not change the doctrine of the Church and the faith handed down long ago by the Apostles; and it will always be emphasised that no marriage is possible for people of the same sex. Some of the sins that require a direct response from God are wilful murder, immoral sins against nature, mockery and the desecration of the poor. God does not hate sinners, but sin...

Traditions and customs have their advantages and disadvantages. Malagasy customs and traditions, inherited from the past, help bring the Malagasy people together, especially those linked to morality: Fihavanana, mutual respect, defense of life and union between human beings, savoir-vivre. These values are among the good things, but they are being destroyed by our attitudes and moods, so we have to be careful with traditions and customs so that they don't become idolatry...

It's important to fight jealousy and hatred on a daily basis, because they cause a lot of resentment that Christians don't deserve. Mgr Gilbert Ramanantoanina used to say: when you do something, do it with love and sincerity. Faced with this preparation for the coming of the Lord, let's try to purify our hearts: let's get rid of lies, pride, violence... The congress of the worldwide Christian Church has a great duty to encourage people to turn more to God in this period of preparation for the coming of the Lord...

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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