Pope Francis, a man who spends a great deal of time trying to communicate with invisible friends, is telling children the Internet is a waste of time.

Francis is urging kids not to waste time on the Internet, smartphones and television, but to instead spend their time on more productive activities. (Like talking to imaginary friends?)

Speaking before 50,000 German altar servers, Francis said “chatting on the Internet or with smartphones (and) watching TV soap operas” is futile and a waste of time.

“Maybe many young people waste too many hours on futile things,” the Pope said in a short speech to the altar servers, young people who had come to Rome on a pilgrimage.

“Our life is made up of time, and time is a gift from God, so it is important that it be used in good and fruitful actions.”

Francis told the young people “the products of technological progress, which should simplify and improve the quality of life,distract attention away from what is really important.”

It should be noted, however, that the Pope fails to practice what he preaches. Francis has official Twitter profiles across several languages with millions of followers, and is fond of releasing selfies to his multitude of followers.

Previously the Pope has described the internet as a “gift from God.” Yet apparently using “God’s gift” to tweet selfies to Twitter followers is OK for Frank, but not for the kids.