Pope Leo XIV publishes first post on papal social media accounts – Vatican News

Pope Leo XIV has published his first post on the papal social media accounts, which were employed to great effect by his predecessors, Pope Francis and Pope Benedict XVI. By Devin Watkins Pope Leo XIV has chosen “to maintain an active social media presence through the official papal accounts on X and Instagram,” according to a press release from the Dicastery for Communication on Tuesday. The Pope’s first post on Instagram was taken from his first public address at the Urbi et Orbi just after his election on May 8, and included several iconic photos from the first days of his pontificate. “Peace be with you all! This is the first greeting spoken by the Risen Christ, the Good Shepherd. I would like this greeting of peace to resound in your hearts, in your families, and among all people, wherever they may be, in every nation and throughout the world.” In the press release, the Dicastery for Communication (our parent organization) noted that the official @Pontifex account on X counts a total of 52 million followers across nine languages. The content posted by the late Pope Francis will be archived in a special section of the Holy See’s institutional website (vatican.va).
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