The Vatican announced Saturday that it is collaborating with Google, and more specifically its video sharing site YouTube – to bring news of the pontiff, as well as video and text of all his speeches to the World Wide Web. Could it have been the Anglo-Catholic blogs that inspired his holiness? Quite obviously not- but it is further evidence of the effectiveness of the internet as a tool for mission and evangelism.
So far the new venture is clouded in mystery as the Vatican has provided scant details, but it is releasing more information today at a conference entitled: “New Technologies, New Relationships: Promoting a Culture of Respect, Dialogue and Friendship.”
I am hoping the new venture proves a success. But what the Pope may not realise is that Massinformation have already been providing just such heavy coverage, adoration and glorious tat images for quite some time! Perhaps there is a job for them when the C of E jettisons its Catholic wing into the Tiber via the disgracefully inadequate Code of Practice!
Whilst on the subject of Youtube, but on a very different note, I would like to thank the reader who emailed me this link. It is most amusing if you have ever attended a C of E service and is worth a moment of your time!
The YouTube video is fantastic! All the funnier for it’s familiarity. Certainly be sending a link on to friends. See you for Hope and Light on 30th!
“…Perhaps there is a job for them when the C of E jettisons its Catholic wing into the Tiber via the disgracefully inadequate Code of Practice!”
From this side of the Tiber… we need you!
And I think the Pope not only realize that, but that he also loves you all.
Yesterday, th Pope lifted the excommunication to the four bishops of the FSSPX. This is not “full communion” yet, but it’s a great step towards that goal. I hope and pray that the TAC is next.