During his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis made a special mention of the World Against Child Labor Day, which is celebrated on Wednesday. The Pope explained that child exploitation is a global problem that's increasing.

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Recently, Katharine Jefferts-Schori, the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church of America, gave a sermon on the issue of diversity, and lamented that we have a hard time accepting things that are different. She commented on Acts 16, which tells the story of St. Paul arriving in Philipi, where he is accosted by a young girl possessed by a demon. Christians read this passage as a positive one, as St. Paul liberated the girl from the demon – he showed love by giving her freedom.

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Under the shadow, marked forever

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This month, the Holy Father has asked us to pray, "That a culture of dialogue, listening, and mutual respect may prevail among peoples." Fr. Kubicki reflects on the pope's general prayer intention for June 201 in this video.

Here is the full text of a statement by Cardinal George Pell, Archbishop of Sydney, regarding his comments at the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into abuse.

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Get excited about the Australian Catholic Youth Festival, which will take place in Melbourne from 5-7 December 2013.

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In October 2012, the 50th anniversary of the commencement of the Second Vatican Council (11 October 1962) was commemorated. To celebrate this, the Holy Father has called for a ‘Year of Faith’ for the Universal Church from 11 October 2012 to 24 November 2013.

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Why Faith Matters is the theme of the Archbishop of Sydney, Cardinal George Pell's annual Pentecost message for 2013 - the Year of Faith. Click on "download this article" for the full Pentecost message. Here is an extract:

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Pope Francis will make history on 12 May 2013, during the canonization of the newest saints to the Catholic Church. Not only is it his first canonisation ceremony, but he's set to become the Pope with largest number of saints created, overnight. The Pope will be canonising:

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The theme for World Communications Day 2013 is "Social Networks: portals of truth and faith; new spaces for evangelization". In this video, Xt3.com unpacks the World Communications Day Message written by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.

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