There are various stages in the formation of a child in the womb, from the moment the male and female sperm meet until the third month of pregnancy, which is still called the "embryo". God already knows whether the child is still in the mother's womb; when male and female sperm meet, a human being is formed at that moment. Catechesis on abortion', with P. Sedera Joseph Rakotoarisoa.

March 9, 2024 — Saturday, Third Week of Lent — If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke (Lk 18: 9-14)

Women will be celebrating International Women's Day on March 8. Malagasy women farmers are taking part. The official event will take place in Toamasina, and there are plenty of events to mark the occasion... There are many women's associations active in the development of local or family production in Madagascar.

The month of March is dedicated to debates on women's rights. International Women's Day is celebrated every March 8. Many people think that this day is just a public holiday, but it's not. It's an opportunity to remember the rights that women have, and to demand the rights that have not been respected. Many women's rights are violated. Vivre et aimer" program in collaboration with the Centre Arrupe in Madagascar.

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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