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The very sociable Pope Francis, has embraced social media and has millions of followers on Twitter.

The Vatican's sacred apostolic penitentiary, a court which handles the forgiveness of sins, has extended the privilege of indulgences to those following the "rites and pious exercises" of Catholic World Youth Day, on television, radio and through social media. The week-long event in Rio de Janeiro begins 22 July. Read more...