Pope's first tweet expected soon
The Pope is expected to send his first tweet at 11am this morning.
The @Pontifex account was last week launched along with a series of sister accounts in other languages.
The Papal missive is expected to be despatched when the clock strikes 12 (Vatican City time) on 12/12/12.
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