Pope Benedict is targeting online audiences around the globe with his own YouTube Channel.
The81-year-old pontiff unveiled his new Internet video channel Friday,welcoming viewers around the world and inviting them to share in adialogue of "truth".
Pope Benedict said the internet offers a"real gift to humanity" which, he said, can help increase solidarityand understanding among people.
The religious leader cautionedthat becoming obsessed with online networking can lead some people toisolate themselves from real social interaction. He also warned that awide digital divide could further exclude disadvantaged people aroundthe world.
The Vatican says the YouTube channel will be updated daily and include messages in Italian, German, English and Spanish.
The Internet channel's debut coincides with the Church's "World Day of Communications".