The very first issue of social justice is the safe-guarding and promotion of human life. Therefore you cannot say that you are promoting social justice if you are not fighting against abortion and other attacks against defenseless human life. However society likes to seperate the two issues, and claim that those in the pro-life movement are not interested in social justice. In this video, U.S. Cardinal Raymond L. Burke discusses the relationship between social justice concerns and the pro-life movement.

During his homily at the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta Chapel, the Pope called on Christians to be the 'salt of the earth.' He described it as living life with 'flavor' that's reflected in faith, hope and charity. He also urged them to not become so called 'museum piece' Christians.

The Holy Spirit made it possible for everyone to hear the apostles in their own language on Pentecost, uniting people who were divided, Pope Francis said, calling on Christians to witness to the faith in a way that reconciles and is forgiving.

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During this week's catechesis, the Pope talked about how the Holy Spirit helps Catholics in their every day lives. He improvised a few words, calling on Catholics to build unity among them. He also asked faithful to pray for China and to reflect on their personal lives.

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The Vatican was forced to deny that Pope Francis had performed an impromptu exorcism on Sunday, after reporters misinterpreted the Pontiff’s blessing of a sick man in St. Peter’s Square. After celebrating Mass on Pentecost Sunday, the Pope stopped to pray over a young man in a wheelchair. After the Pope put his hands on the man’s head to confer a blessing, the man shuddered and then slumped in his seat. Several reporters speculated that the Pope had conducted an exorcism.

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Pope Francis celebrated Pentecost Mass on Sunday with about 200,000 people gathered in St. Peter's Square. Most of them from different Catholic lay movements, associations and groups. To celebrate Pentecost and the power of the Holy Spirit, the Pope focused on three main points. The Pope said that looking back in history, God always renews.

Pope Francis asked those gathered for the Pentecost Vigil Mass at the Vatican to chant Christ's name instead of his own, highlighting his role as Christ's vicar on earth.

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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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