"From the very first moments, Pope Francis stressed his role with the ancient title of “bishop of Rome” who presides in charity, echoing the famous statement of Ignatius of Antioch. Francis has brought to the papacy a knack for significant gestures that immediately convey very powerful messages. Pope Francis’ vision of the Church challenges all of us. He has an amazing ability to find simple words to pose fundamental questions about the life of the Christian and of the Church. No one can deny that the “secular media” has been fascinated and mesmerized by his expressions that come from daily homilies, addresses, and messages" , Fr Thomas Rosica, Salt + Light Media.

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It is hard to ignore the fact that religious intolerance has reached a boiling point the world over in the past year or so. In the midst of this increasingly polarized world, Shawn Bose and Justin Halloran are hoping their new website, Deily.org, can help make a difference.

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What an honour - Xt3 has won the "Most Entertaining" category of the first ever Restless Press Southern Cross Catholic Digital Media Awards! Thank you to all those who voted for us and to all our supporters over the years.

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Communicating the Family: A Privileged Place of Encounter with the Gift of Love

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“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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