This video is awesome. At first he seems puzzled by the iPad the way my grandmother still refuses to use the microwave we bought her. But then the Holy See hits the supersize publish button to send the tweet out to the internets. More »
Writing from the future, Pope Benedict XVI is urging his followers, including priests, to “be present in the world of digital communications”, using “images, videos, animated features, blogs and websites”, all with the aim of converting people to the church. More »
His Holiness is either trying to “get down with the bambini” or he really does enjoy listening to 2PAC’s ‘Changes’ and Muse’s ‘Uprising.’ Presumably he can relate to the lyrics “I’m tired of being poor and even worse I’m black.” More »
Yes, this picture of Japanese PM Taro Aso presenting Pope Benedict XVI with a piece of electronics on a food platter is bizarre on about four levels, but can you think of a better gift? I’d watch his vlog. [Japanprobe] More »
What? The Earth revolves around the sun? Preposterous. By the way, I want you to give up all technology for Lent. Oh, and pay no attention to the workers installing our $US660 million solar plant.
As part of its continuing effort to fight the “sin” of pollution, the Vatican has revealed that the first few panels of its 2,400-strong solar panel roof project were installed this week. The $US1.5 million project will require minimal maintenance over the next 25 years, and is part of an ambitious environmental project that could see the tiny European state become the first carbon-neutral body in the world. “Those who destroy the environment are also big sinners”, said Italian Cardinal Deacon Renato Raffaele Martino earlier this year. “It’s a big insult to God.” I see it as more of an insult to my lungs, Martino, but I hear you barking on that one anyway. Good form. [Treehugger]
ROME (Agencies) – The Vatican has bought Palm Inc. in a US$800-million cash, stock, and souls deal, a move that analysts are calling a bold bid to reconvert the Catholic Church into the number one mobile operator for communication with God. The purchase is the culmination of Pope Benedict XVI’s new push into the mobile arena.
Apparently, Catholicism is full of old people. While that’s all well and good, the Pope wants to take his message to the streets, where the young people hang out. He saw on the local news that people use “mobile phones” to send “text messages,” so he decided to get on board with this hip and confusing new fad. Now young people can expect to receive texts such as “hey how r u its d pope believe in jesus plz.” It’s the future of religion!
