Pope sends first tweet

Pope Benedict XVI has posted his first tweet.

Wed, 12 Dec, 2012 - 10:49

The Pope has sent his first tweet.

In perhaps the most drawn out Twitter launch ever, Pope Benedict XVI pushed the button on a tablet brought to him at the end of his general audience today.

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