VATICAN CITY
The Irish Sun
By OWEN CONLON
POPE Benedict was mercilessly mocked by twits yesterday on his first day on the internet site.
The Pontiff made his debut after being introduced to Twitter by his adviser, Irish priest Monsignor Paul Tighe.
And he ran the gauntlet from pranksters as he made his first online remarks.
User @TwopTwips sent him a message reading: “Hi mate. I’m thinking of getting one of them popemobiles — do you know what insurance band it would fall under? Cheers fella.”
Another, @GOD87620876, added: “I hear you’re still spreading rumours about me and the Virgin Mary. Stop it!”
Other accounts also berated the Holy Father over ongoing paedophile priest scandals.
However, Mgr Tighe, who is originally from Co Meath, said the German-born Holy Father is “intrigued and pleased” with his debut online.
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