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Catholic artist draws on Pope Francis’ tweets, quotes
By Leslie Miller — September 16, 2015
(RNS) As an artist, Michael O’Neill McGrath appreciates that Pope Francis “is calling us to our contemplative side, and reverence for nature.”
Vatican defends pope’s Twitter account despite attacks
By Alessandro Speciale — January 24, 2013
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The Vatican on Thursday (Jan. 24) defended Pope Benedict's choice to open an account on Twitter even if it exposes him to insults and abuse.
Pope tweets a blessing and answers questions on faith
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — December 12, 2012
(RNS) At 5:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday (Dec. 12), Pope Benedict XVI reached out to the world of digital seekers — 140 characters at a time. He began with a blessing: "Dear friends, I am pleased to get in touch with you through Twitter. Thank you for your generous response. I bless all of you from my heart." By Cathy Lynn Grossman / USA Today.
Spiritual wisdom in 140 characters or less
By Regina Brett / The Plain Dealer — December 11, 2012
(RNS) Pope Benedict XVI starts tweeting on Wednesday, and like the Dalai Lama, the pope doesn't plan to follow anyone. Will the tweets be infallible? Will he use OMG or would that be sacrilegious? What holy hashtags will he create? By Regina Brett.
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