Pope Calls Internet a 'Gift from God'
He must have a really good spam filter
Pope Francis described the internet on Thursday as "a gift from God" and called on Catholics to "boldly become citizens of the digital world". "The internet… offers immense possibilities for encounter and solidarity. This is something truly good, a gift from God," the Argentine pontiff said in his first World Communication Day message, given annual by the Pope.
"Let us boldly become citizens of the digital world. Let our communication be a balm which relieves pain and a fine wine which gladdens hearts," he said.
The 77-year-old pontiff is a keen Twitter user whose account has attracted more than 10 million followers.
But he also makes a point of privileging human relationships and physical touch, often walking among the crowds who flock to see him in St. Peter's Square and embracing the ill or disabled.
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That is why you can find so many pictures of latex clad nuns.
Al Gore thanks you for your prayers.