Representing the town, region or country is an expression of patriotism. We offer our condolences to those whose loved ones lost their lives in the accident at the opening of the Island Games, and we wish the injured a speedy recovery. Play requires rules and laws. Musical instruments are important and need to be carefully controlled, especially when it comes to voice and instruments. Famous composers and singers are almost all people who have lived the faith...

Pope Benedict XVI was a famous pianist, Pope John Paul II was a theatre artist. Standing for election is one way of showing your love for the country; the Vatican is the ideal state because it makes no distinction between the Pope who may be chosen to govern it, and it is accepted by all Christians, cardinals and bishops, whether Italian, French, Spanish or foreign. Let those who love the country have the courage to stand up and do their duty, and let everyone control themselves by reigning in justice, fair management and mutual respect.

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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