The most important council was the Council of Trent (Trento) because it was convened by Pope Paul III on 22 May 1542, and continued by the two popes who succeeded him, Julius III and Pius IV (1545-1563). ), so after that we received the Roman Missal issued by Pope Pius V, which is still in use today. He issued the Bull Quo primum tempore on 14 July 1570 for all churches in the Latin style. There are many clear ideas and teachings published by the Council of Trent, namely: Defence of the Holy Scriptures (called Volgata).

Since the Council of Vienna, France (1311-1312), Pope Clement V, abolished the so-called "Order" of the Knights Templar, a type of monks and warriors, defending the Holy Land and opposing the enemies of the faith (this was approved by the pope on 29 March 1139). This Council also condemned the error of the Beguards regarding their teaching on spiritual perfection. It was clearly stated that the soul of man is one of the things that are constituted and completely united to it (this was done in opposition to John Olivi's Peter).

It is important for the Church to deal with the Council of Rome, Lateran III (1179) which debated the right of some Church officials to receive compensation when distributing the sacraments, that is why the law was enacted against "simony". Condemnation of the Qataris and prohibition of negotiations with them. The Council of Rome, Lateran IV (1215) clearly defined the Holy Trinity, the creation, Christ the Redeemer and the Sacraments. The heresy of the Alibigez and the Validez was also condemned, as well as the false teachings of Joachim de Flore, concerning the Holy Trinity. The Council of Lyon I (1245) condemned Frederick II.

It should be noted here that from the twelfth century, the conflict between the Church of the West and the East intensified, so that the main problem was the strength of politicians, both of whom used their power and strength. Thus, the Church was forced to leave and gradually separate under the control of Kings and Emperors, and tried to be independent, while taking many measures to condemn all those who follow false teachings, whatever they are.

The Spirit of truth will guide you into all truth

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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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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