Yesterday’s installation of the new Chief Rabbi was the first to take place for 22 and years - and the first ceremony of its kind to feature a specific Twitter element.

To mark the day and bring the event to a digital audience, the Office of the Chief Rabbi re-launched the @ChiefRabbi Twitter account for incoming Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis.Read more…

While thousands of people gathered at St. Peter’s Square to celebrate the announcement of Pope Francis, the rest of the world came together on Twitter. As speculation about the new pope swirled about, much like the white smoke from the chimney at the Sistine Chapel, people across the globe tweeted with anticipation. After 45 minutes of post-smoke waiting, the new @Pontifex was announced.Read more…

Nine days ago, the Vatican launched the first personal Twitter accounts for the Pope, giving Pope Benedict XVI the opportunity to tweet in English (via @Pontifex) and in seven other major languages.Read more…

The holiday season is a time for family, friends and celebration. It’s also a time for giving. According to Network for Good, over 30% of all contributions to nonprofits and charities in the United States occur in the month of December. Read more…

Today, the Vatican announced that on December 12, which is the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Pope Benedict XVI (@pontifex) will be the first Pope to join Twitter. Beginning now, people everywhere will have a chance to Tweet questions relating to faith and belief using the hashtag #AskPontifex.Read more…

This week, hundreds of millions of people in India and around the world get set to celebrate Diwali. Popularly known as the “Festival of Lights,” Diwali marks the triumph of good over evil and is celebrated by the lighting of lamps, bursting of firecrackers, and exchanging of sweets.Read more…