Pope Sends Out His First Tweet

Pope Benedict XVI sent his first tweet Tuesday, typing it himself on an iPad.

The Vatican had confirmed the pope's inaugural tweet, announcing the launch of news.va, a Vatican news and information site.

He added, "Praised be our Lord Jesus Christ! With my prayers and blessings, Benedictus XVI."

The Vatican first entered the world of social media as it unveiled a Facebook page dedicated to the upcoming beatification of Pope John Paul II in March.

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