While on vacation, Benedict XVI watched a film about the first five years of his pontificate. Meanwhile the Vatican published the first part of a 2010 review, emphasizing some of the most noteworthy events that marked the papal schedule. Read this article to find out more!

June 29 is the feast of St Martha - a close friend of Jesus while He was on earth. According to Pope John Paul II, God used Martha in the Gospels to show the importance and the dignity of women. Watch this video for more!

The SCENE Congress in Sydney, Australia is a great opportunity for all ages, especially the Youth, to come together and learn about the New Evangelisation, called for by Pope John Paul II. From Monday 12th July until Friday 16th July, Sydney's streets, churches, pubs and school halls will be filled with pilgrims taking part in catechesis, talks, workshops and street evangelisation - and Xt3 will be recording all the great talks from the Congress so you don't miss out!

In this podcast, listen to all the Pub Talks from SCENE 2010!

Though Christmas is still six months away, the organization ChurchAds.net has chosen the design for its Christmas ad campaign in the UK. The selected design, called "Ultrasound Jesus," depicts an ultrasound image of an unborn baby with a halo above his head and the caption, “He's on His way. Christmas starts with Christ.”

Registrations opened on July 1 for the 2011 World Youth Day in Madrid, with Benedict XVI being the first participant signed up.

To register for WYD Madrid, visit the official website!

The latest promotional video for World Youth Day 2011 in Madrid has been released, with a focus on highlighting some of the great aspects of the city of Madrid. Watch it here on Xt3!

Fr Michael de Stoop, parish priest and Vocations Director for the Archdiocese of Sydney chatted in depth to Xt3 about celibacy and the priesthood. From Scripture, to Sacred Tradition, to the everyday lived experience, Fr Michael answers all our questions, and truly shares the beauty - and the challenges - of the celibate life.

This interview takes place in three parts, each around half an hour long. So download, or subscribe in i-tunes. And make sure you send it on, or recommend it to every single friend who has ever questioned you about celibacy and the priesthood.

Click on each podcast episode to see what kinds of questions Fr Michael answers. The text of this interview is also available in the library.

The Catholic Church in Australia has prepared this inspiring video to get YOU ready for WYD 2011 in Madrid! Pass this video onto everyone you know... and see you in Madrid!

Music by Matt Maher: www.mattmahermusic.com.
For information on WYD Tours for Aust & NZ: www.wydtours.com.au.
For more on World Youth Day 2011: www.xt3.com/wyd2011/news.php

Video produced by Catholic Communications, Archdiocese of Sydney

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We've all got 20 minutes somewhere in the day, so plug in, download, sit back with two of the best podcasting priests around. Every week we are joined by either Fr Anthony Percy, the rector of the Seminary of the Good Shepherd, or Fr Richard Aladics, chaplain of Campion College,  to discuss anything and everything. From liturgical events to feast days,spirituality and prayer to sexuality and ethics, a current affairs all the way to the catechism - it's all put out there in Taking 20!