Virtual World Youth Day

By Sweas, Megan

This year’s World Youth Day didn’t end in July. The Australian bishops hosting the event hope that WYD pilgrims continue to connect with each other through new social networking sites. The creators of Xt3.com, which stands for Christ in the third millennium, say the website will make this WYD the most interactive ever, Zenit News Agency reports. “It is an online platform to enable pilgrims to connect with millions, share the experience, and build a better world,” says Robert Toone, who came up with idea for the site with his brother John.

Australian-based Church Resources also started Faithtrip.net for young people around the world, many who participated in WYD. Copyright Claretian Publications Aug 2008

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