Pope complains of social media 'din'
- Published: 24 Jan 2013 at 19.45
- Online news: World
Twitter newcomer Pope Benedict XVI complained Thursday that popular social media users and smooth talkers are creating a din and stealing attention from those trying to address key social and faith issues.
Pope Benedict XVI blesses the faithful during his weekly general audience on January 23, 2013 at the Paul VI hall at the Vatican. Twitter newcomer Pope Benedict XVI complained Thursday that popular social media users and smooth talkers are creating a din and stealing attention from those trying to address key social and faith issues.
"The culture of social networks... pose demanding challenges to those who want to speak about truth and values," Benedict said in a speech to mark World Social Media day, in which he complained of the "din of excessive information" online.
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