02 March — Charles le Bon was the son of knut, the king of Denmark in the 11th century. In 1119,  he became Count of Flanders on his return from the First Crusade.

Charles brought social peace and justice and distinguished himself for his compassion for the poor, hence his nickname "le Bon". He was very pious and generous, but he was not universally recognized. On March 02, 1127, Charles was murdered during the mass in the Church of Saint-Donatien of Bruges. Shortly after his assassination, the people have already started to venerate him as martyr and saint. The pope Leo XIII beatified him in 1883. He is the patron saint of the Counts and intercessor of the poor.

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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