Sydney, Australia, Jul 15, 2008 / 11:37 am
Tuesday morning the Holy Father sent his first text message to thousands of World Youth Day supporters across Australia.
The message, sent at 10 a.m. local time in Sydney, read:
"Young friend, God and his people expect much from u because u have within you the Fathers supreme gift: the Spirit of Jesus - BXVI."
According to the Australian communications company, Telstra, the Pope will send daily messages to those who subscribe to the service.