Pope Benedict, in an effort to reach out to young Catholics, will be sending out thousands of text messages to individual’s mobile phones during the World Youth Day in
The messages will contain phrases of inspiration and hope. A digital wall will even be in place at various event sites, along with a Facebook like networking Web site for young Catholics.
“We wanted to make WYD08 a unique experience by using new ways to connect with today’s tech-savvy youth,” Bishop Anthony Fisher said in a statement on Wednesday.
Telstra, and Australian telecoms firm, will be providing voice, data, mobile, broadband and broadcast services for the event. They will also be providing the digital walls at event sites. Telstra plans to recruit 8,000 volunteers, 2,000 clergy, 3,000 media and an estimated 225,000 pilgrims to assist at more than 700 locations around
The Catholic Church said it decided to use technology to connect to the estimated 225,000 young Catholics expected to attend the World Youth Day (WYD) celebrations that start on July 15.
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