Varicose veins are the widening of the "vein" of the blood vessel due to loss of elasticity, this vein is the tube that brings dirty blood back to the heart. 30 to 35% of women can have varicose veins and 15 to 30% of men. Varicose veins are of two types: the first, "superficial varicose veins" those visible on the outside that cause aesthetic problems, the second "deep varicose veins" are those that are not visible, but which are inside the muscles. Parts that may have varicose veins on the human body: thighs, legs, on the scrotum. The reasons: hereditary, overweight, the result of prolonged standing or sitting, or prolonged lying down, age, and finally difficulty during pregnancy...

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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