Pope Francis appealed for an end to slave labour at his general audience this morning (full text, full video). The Holy Father condemned the working conditions of those who died in the factory collapse in Bangladesh at his morning Mass. Senior Vatican Archbishop Angelo Becciu has said "the Pope was surprised" by reports that he intended to close the Vatican bank. A controversial Brazilian priest has said that he feels "honoured" to have been excommunicated. The Pope's prayer intentions for May are dedicated to "administrators of justice" and seminaries (video). Sandro Magister argues that the media "have so far covered up" Pope Francis's most explosive comments "with indulgent silence". And a Franciscan priest and exorcist in San Francisco recalls his childhood memories of Padre Pio. Follow me on Twitter @lukecoppen for updates throughout the day