Abortion has consequences that directly affect the pregnant person who has aborted the child; the woman may no longer be able to give birth after this forced abortion, which may result in the mother's death. According to the statistics recorded at Befelatanana hospital, many women have died as a result of an abortion. Catechesis on abortion', with Fr Sedera Joseph Rakotoarisoa.

There are alternatives to abortion, and all girls and women are encouraged to make efforts to carry a pregnancy to the last minute, but abortion is not a solution. Abortion has serious moral consequences, it is an almost regrettable solution, but not a comforting one. Prayer is a special power for receiving promptings to find solutions worthy of humanity. Catechesis on abortion', with Fr Sedera Joseph Rakotoarisoa.

Many people have abortions because of love problems; women are afraid of separating from their lover because they are threatened with divorce; they are afraid of being solely responsible for the upbringing and maintenance of the child. It is a crime to abort a child even if the explanation and evidence used to convince people that the abortion is justified; abortion is not the solution to certain problems. Catechesis on abortion', with Fr Sedera Joseph Rakotoarisoa.

It is wrong to think that abortion is the guarantee of health for a woman whose pregnancy is said to be unhealthy; the illness of a pregnant woman is not caused by the presence of a child in her mother's womb, but by other illnesses. But many mothers dare to sacrifice their lives for their children, preferring to die rather than the child they carry in their womb. Catechesis on abortion', with P. Sedera Joseph Rakotoarisoa.

Diocese of Miarinarivo

Pope Francis has accepted the renunciation of the pastoral government of the Diocese of Miarinarivo, presented by H.E. Mgr Jean Claude Randrianarisoa. At the same time, the Supreme Pontiff has appointed H.E. Mgr Marie Fabien Raharilamboniaina, as Apostolic Admnistrator sede vacante et ad nutum Sanctae Sedis of the same Diocese.

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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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