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Pope Leo XIV Embraces Official Social Media with First Posts as Pontiff

The first American-born pope consolidates his digital presence, sharing a global message of peace and deleting pre-pontiff accounts.

Pope Leo XIV appears at the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica for his first Sunday blessing after his election, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, May 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
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Overview

  • Pope Leo XIV made his first official social media post on May 13, 2025, through the Vatican's X and Instagram accounts.
  • His inaugural post, shared in seven languages, called for global peace, invoking the Risen Christ's greeting of 'Peace be with you all!'
  • The pontiff's Instagram post included photos from his initial days in office, attracting 9.6 million followers by May 14.
  • Leo XIV deleted his personal social media accounts under his pre-pontiff name, Robert Francis Prevost, to focus on official communication channels.
  • The Vatican's Dicastery for Communication confirmed his commitment to active social media engagement to connect with a global audience.