“To communicate is to unify” is the first of the “Ten Words of Communication” that Fr. Federico Lombardi, director of the Holy See press office, described in a lecture given Nov. 24 at the Pontifical Salesian University in Rome.

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“Exodus: Gods and Kings” is a new blockbuster movie based on the story of Moses. In this article, Sr. Helena Burns from Life Teen looks at the film from a Catholic perspective, addressing both the quality of the film, as well as some of the more theological points that the movie raises.

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On Tuesday 9 December 2014, the spectacular Lights of Christmas display will be officially launched at St Mary's Cathedral in Sydney, and Xt3 will webcast the event LIVE!

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Aussie podcasters "What the Faith" have released their latest episode about Apps for Advent, a discussion of the film, Interstellar, as well as our excitement for the upcoming releases of The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies and 2015?s Star Wars: The Force Awakens. They also comment on Pope Francis’ address to the the European parliament and an app that lets you participate in the papal conclave.

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What made the headlines in 2014? War, conflict, suffering, poverty... but there is also a lot to be grateful for this year - so much joy, love and peace. Welcome to Xt3's Advent promo video for 2014. We invite you to journey with us through Advent, placing the difficulties of the past year in God's hands, and embracing hope for the season ahead.

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What is a 'Synod of the Media'? Speaking of Vatican II in his last exchange with the priests of his diocese, Pope Benedict distinguished between the 'Council of the Fathers' and the 'Council of the Media':

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Pope Francis will highlight the beauty and value of the family in his message for World Communications Day. The day, which falls in January, will come after the synod of the family this month and an international gathering on the family in Philadelphia next year.

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In an announcement that coincides with the release of the Apple iPhone 6 Plus—a predicted preteen must-have—New York Times tech columnist Nick Bilton tells us that Steve Jobs (1955–2011), Apple co-founder and pioneer of the Mac, the iPhone and the iPad, restricted his four children’s use of technology:

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Javier Martinez-Brocal is the director of the popular news service Rome Reports, which brings us video updates from the Pope and the Vatican on a daily basis. In this interview, Javier shares his thoughts on Pope Francis' relationship with the media and the challenges involved in covering Vatican events. He also sends a special message to all members of Xt3.com!

After decades of diplomatic service with the Holy See, Archbishop Claudio Maria Celli was appointed to lead the Pontifical Council for Social Communications in 2007. Under his leadership, the council has launched a number of new media initiatives, including the Vatican’s official YouTube channel in 2009, the Web portal News.va in 2011 and the @Pontifex Twitter handle in 2012.

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