ANDREW HAMILTON: The Pope' s butler did it! | When kids and cancer is a laughing matter

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FAITH AND CULTURE: THE POLITICS OF BELIEF Lecture series curated by moral philosopher and author Raimond Gaita will explore the role of faith in the conversations of citizens in a multicultural, democratic, secular state and in the community of nations. 14-17 June, BMW Edge at Federation Square, Melbourne. Free event, bookings recommended

THURSDAY 31 MAY 2012 The Pope's butler did it! ANDREW HAMILON Catholics get used to being asked why they are Catholic. These days, in light of cases of clergy sex abuse and cover-ups, and perceived abuse of authority and contempt for women, the question is more accusatory: 'Why are you still a Catholic?' The recent affair of the Pope's butler provides a way out of this interrogation. Read more | Listen

FILM When kids and cancer is a laughing matter TIM KROENERT Sleepless parents, on the eve of their child's surgery for a brain tumour, confess their fears to each other: that he will die, or acquire a disability. But they turn this, too, into a game. Far from making light of the situation, they find, in humour, genuine solace from genuine fear. Read more | Listen EUREKA STREET is published daily by Jesuit Communications Australia at www.eurekastreet.com.au. It's free to subscribe, but please support our advertisers. If you would prefer to receive a weekly email, go to www.eurekastreet.com.au/subscribe.aspx. If this email does not display correctly, go to www.eurekastreet.com.au/archive.aspx. Subscribe to audio in iTunes or similar: http://www.eurekastreet.com.au/eurekastreet_podcasts.xml

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