Pack it up, pack it in, let Pope Benedict and World Youth Day begin!

Isn’t it newsworthy when hundreds of thousands of young people from all over the world convene in Australia to celebrate and grow in their faith, led by an 80-year old theologian from Germany?

Apparently not, because none of the major news sites I watch each day even had a blip on it–maybe they’re waiting for BXVI (that’s “B-Sixteen” for Benedict the sixteenth) to make his appearance. :)

However, even though Sen. McCain doesn’t use email (how uncool, right d00d?), Pope Benedict has already sent a text message to the throng of young Catholics filling up Australia! (”Young friend, God and his people expect much from u because u have within you the Fathers supreme gift: the Spirit of Jesus - BXVI.”)