Benedict XVI

Pope Benedict sends first personal tweet at the end of his general audience at the Vatican on December 12, 2012. He posted: 'Dear friends, I am pleased to get in touch with you through Twitter. Thank you for your generous response. I bless all of you from my heart.' Featuring: Pope Benedict Where: Rome, Italy When: 13 Dec 2012 Credit: WENN.com **Only Available for publication in the UK and USA**

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