He may be a traditionalist in terms of doctrine, but Pope Benedict XVI has again proved he is au fait with the latest developments online in an address praising the potential of social networks as well as warning of their limitations. In what will be seen as a discreet reference to Twitter, he said: "In concise phrases, often no longer than a verse from the Bible, profound thoughts can be communic
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