Pope Is Down, Sends Faith Message By SMS
In a move to prove the church is current and aware of the youth around the world, Pope Benedict has embraced modern technology and texted thousands of Australian pilgrims during World Youth Day.
“Young friend, God and his people expect much from u because u have within you the Father’s supreme gift: the Spirit of Jesus - BXVI,” was the SMS received by young pilgrims. Have to love the txt speak ‘u’s and signing off with his street name. He’s down.
It is admittedly a good method of reaching a demographic wary of religion in Australia, but as long as the Vatican stops short of sending out Facebook friend requests or invites to play Call of Duty 4, it won’t be seen as a cynical attempt to speak the kids’ language.
The World Youth Day festival, which aims to give Jesus a shot in the arm amongst young Catholics, lasts from the 15th to the 20th of July, with the Pope himself in attendance for part of it. There are Christian bands, social events, and also digital prayer video walls erected at famous Australian monuments including the Sydney Opera House, allowing converts to post up messages for the world to see.
Hope Benedict had enough free texts on his tariff to send out 300,000 prayer wishes, otherwise that bill is going to give him a bad turn…
Source: The Australian