May 3, 2011. (Romereports.com) These images are from one of the most anticipated games of the year, the Vatican meeting with bloggers from around the world. The 150 participants were selected by the Pontifical Council for Social Communications, on the basis of nationality, language and content of the blog.
One of the youngest participants was Tom Peters, author of the blog American Papist. In his view, events like this help to improve dialogue between the Church and the blogosphere. Thomas Peters
Blogger, American Papist
" think it is a good step in the normalization of relations between the Catholic blogs and the Church. I think there are some misunderstandings on both sides, so we sit together to discuss the best way to engage in effective dialogue. "
bloggers in the audience was followed by thousands of people. Rocco Palmo writes "Whispers in the Loggia " and get about 25 thousand visits per month.
says that while social networks have an important role in the life of the Church, will never replace the importance of religious practice. Rocco Palmo
Blogger, " Whispers in the Loggia "
" Many things make it virtually than face to face. But in many ways the Church does not accept the confession through Skype or messenger, or attend Mass throughout the Internet instead of going personally. The Church in a way we temporarily out of digital to our contribution on the Internet is actually stronger and Catholic. "
Among the bloggers were Catholics and non Catholics, laity, priests and nuns. Each with its own blog. They say it is a good tool to promote the World Youth Day or to explain the gospel to those who never enter a church.
Antonio González
Blogger, catinfor.com
" We have a forum on World Youth Day, where he writes a lot of people asking for accommodation, travel arrangements, which will be the plan of actions ... And besides, a website on the Day we put news on the official made by us. " James Bradley
Seminarian, " Ordinariate Portal"
" I think it is a very important way of bringing the Gospel to people, is an affordable way for people who do not go to church to meet easily. "
The Vatican said the meeting was not intended to control the content of blogs, but a relationship with them and encourage the creation of a code of conduct.
is why, in the end both parties agreed that they need each other.
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