Pope tweets to rapturous applause

Last updated Mon 25 Feb 2013

Video of the moment Pope Benedict XVI sent the first ever Papal tweet shows his team of advisers congratulating him immediately after.

An audience of hundreds watched and cheered as the Pope tentatively pressed send on an iPad perched on a table.

Pope sends first tweet

Pope Benedict XVI has sent his first tweet, telling his followers he was "pleased to get in touch with you through Twitter"

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