March 23 - Born on November 16, 1538 in Mayorga in the Province of León, Spain, he is appointed, although a layman, president of the Tribunal of the Inquisition in Granada by King Philip II of Spain in 1572. Eight years later, still a layman, he was appointed Archbishop of Lima, then capital of the Viceroyalty of Peru.

22 March — She was one of those noble ladies who admired Saint Jerome. Admiring him, she listened to the lessons of Sacred Scripture that he gave in Rome. Having become a widow, she left all her possessions to the poor and entered a monastery in Ostia, where she became superior.e.

It has been found that 90% of Malagasy households still use charcoal and firewood for cooking. This practice leads to accelerated deforestation in the areas concerned.

In the current context, marked by a health crisis, the difficulties of everyday life are intensifying and becoming more difficult to overcome. It is in this context that we must strengthen our commitment and resilience, cultivating patience and optimism. As part of the celebration of the Jubilee of the Sick, the Episcopal Commission for Health aims to give new impetus through faith, hope and patience to all those involved in the health sector, including patients, doctors, carers and relatives of the sick.

For a genuine and authentic transformation

“Let your love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good” (Romans 12:9). Message from the Episcopal Conference of Madagascar to the Catholic faithful, to the leaders and officials of the nation, to young Malagasy people without distinction, to all our compatriots, and to all people of good will.

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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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