Lent on the Pope’s social networking site

“Christ in the 3rd millennium,” abbreviated Xt3, offers a Lenten calendar  which will include “daily readings, podcasts and music to give inspiration — and some laughter — during the 40 days of Lent.” Among the new podcasts -  ‘Does God have a sense of humor?’ Comedians will give their take on this mystifying question.”

The site, similar to secular versions such as MySpace and Facebook, was launched at World Youth Day 2008  It aims to answer the Pope’s request to youth to “bring the witness of their faith to the digital world.”

In an unprecedented gesture, the Holy Father used the network to send a personal greeting to all the young people, assuring them that “your pilgrimage of faith fills the Church with life!”

Xt3.com currently has over 40,000 members from 200 countries. Launched at WYD08, Xt3 is the fastest growing social network of its kind, with members throughout the world from over 200 countries. Xt3 connects you with people who want to make a difference and helps you build a better world.