A goitre is a swelling in the throat that is a tumour of the thyroid gland. It may be a temporary condition that does not require treatment, or it may be a sign of another thyroid problem, which may be serious enough to require surgery. Goitre is caused by a lack of "iodine" or hereditary, can be caused by smoking, or too much stress... The hormones produced by the thyroid gland are necessary for the functioning of the heart, the brain, the muscles, the digestive system... Signs: nervousness, irritability, disturbed sleep, trembling hands, weight loss, heart palpitations, prolonged sweating, breathing problems...

Message from the Bishops at the end of the Pilgrimage

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, You who have come in such large numbers to take part in this national pilgrimage, as well as all of you who are following it from home through the media. We, the bishops of Madagascar, would like to express our deep gratitude to you for having responded to our invitation and for having brought this jubilee initiated by Pope Francis to life spiritually. With you, we take up Mary's song: ‘My soul exalts the Lord’ and we repeat with her: ‘What shall I repay the Lord for all the good he has done me?’....

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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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