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.