The bishops' message concerning the Church and national affairs was published on December 25, 1973: It is not the role of bishops and priests... to dictate to Christians what political ideas they should follow or what political parties they should join or form.... The only role of bishops and priests is to help Christians judge and balance these questions, on the basis of the common good. Catechesis on the Church, the family and politics, in collaboration with P. Abdon Rafidison.
On May 29, 2018, the Bishops' Conference published a message encouraging Christians and supporters to become nation builders through work and truth: we will be a generation of founders if we respect each other and do the truth, away from chaos and violence, a guarantee of security and the pursuit of the common good, leading to sustainable development. Catechesis on Church, family and politics, in collaboration with P. Abdon Rafidison.
The bishops' message of July 27, 1980 highlighted the state of anarchy resulting from the failure to respect human rights and the rejection of spiritual values. The cardinal said: God's special vocation for the laity is to educate the Kingdom of God in the affairs of the world according to God. Catechesis on the Church, the family and politics, in collaboration with P. Abdon Rafidison.
The encouragement of lay people to be active in politics has been emphasized in bishops' letters. For example: March 26, 1972 "The Church and its development in Madagascar", which encourages men to protect and increase the common good and for the development of the country. December 2, 1973: "The Church and National Affairs", which explains the role of the bishop in relation to national politics. Catechesis on the Church, the family and politics, in collaboration with P. Abdon Rafidison.
At the end of its second General Assembly, held from 15 to 18 October 2024, the Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace sent a message to government officials at all levels, as well as to all Malagasy and all people of goodwill.
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