Your Say: Pope blesses faithful with first tweet

Pope Benedict XVI sent his first tweet from @Pontifex on Wednesday. He answered questions sent to him using #askpontifex. Comments from Facebook and Twitter:

@Pontifex you just made me smile. You remind me of my lovely grandad. I hope you are well.

-- @mumdunn

What a world we live in — the president, the British royal family, and now the pope tweeting to us. If Jesus were alive, would he have a Twitter account?

-- Steve Silversmith

I would like the pope to tweet an apology to the world for his major role in protecting predator priests and bishops.

-- Rosemary McHugh

Thanks for your leadership and guidance. May God continue to bless you in your service.

-- @PennaRichard

I think it is great that the pope is reaching out to people through social media! He is meeting his flock where they need him.

-- Rebecca Isaac Esposito

Until you start protecting children and let women become priests, you will never see a dime of my money again.

-- @AdamFlowers

This is really exciting! I can't wait to read the questions and responses. I find it refreshing that the church is using technology and social media as a tool to preach the truth, while so many other negative messages bombard our culture.

-- Andi Haubenreich