Pope welcomes Facebook, but cautions

January 23, 2009
Pope welcomes Facebook, but cautions (AP)

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Pope Benedict XVI waves to faithful during his weekly general audience in the Paul VI hall at the Vatican, Wednesday Jan. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

(AP) -- Pope Benedict XVI says social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace can foster friendships and understanding, but warns they also can isolate people and marginalize others.


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