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).

The Council of Constance (1414-1418) marked the end of the separation between the West. The condemnation of Wicleff's heresies on the Sacraments, on the Constitution of the Church and on John Huss's heresies on the invisible Church were debated and decided. (Church triumphant and happy), for the Chosen before [to be redeemed].

The Council of Basel-Ferrare, Florence (1431, 1438-1445) attempted and closely arranged the union of the Greeks and Armenians with the Pope, and made a clear statement about the Holy Spirit: "proceeds" [who comes from the Father and the Son]. He also explained the Eucharist and the new things [four after this life] (for the Greeks). Issued a decree on the sacraments (for the Armenians). Explained the Holy Trinity and the Incarnation (especially for the Jacobites).

Lateran Council V (1521-1517) gave a definition of the "ambiroa" or soul of people which is not one thing that all people share, but each person has his own, and is one of the creators of the body (i.e., itself) and is completely united with it, is also immortal [so it cannot be destroyed].

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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