For some time the Vatican surrendered to new technologies. A practical example of this is the official accounts Youtube and Twitter.
On the day of his farewell, Pope Benedict XVI was not begged and made a final tweet in the official account ()
Thank you for your love and support. May you always experience the joy that comes from putting Christ at the center of your lives.
(Thank you for your love and care. May you always feel the joy that comes from putting Christ at the center of your life. - free translation)
- Benedict XVI (@Pontifex) On 28 February 2013
For now the account will be inactive until the election of the new Pope.
Some churches are reputed to be strict about the use of technology, this time they managed to surprise half the world ...
[Source]: The Washington Post
