Pope Francis has described the internet as "a gift from God" and called on Catholics to "boldly become citizens of the digital world".
"The internet ... offers immense possibilities for encounter and solidarity. This is something truly good, a gift from God," the Argentine pontiff said in his first World Communication Day message, given annual by the pope.
"Let us boldly become citizens of the digital world. Let our communication be a balm which relieves pain and a fine wine which gladdens hearts," he said.
The 77-year-old pontiff is a keen Twitter user whose account has attracted more than 10 million followers.
However, Francis warned people not allow the desire to be connected to the digital world twenty-four hours a day to isolate them from society.
"It is not enough to be passersby on the digital highways, simply 'connected'. Connections need to grow into true encounters," he said.
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