Overview

• Pope Leo XIV, formerly Robert Prevost, is the first pope with an existing social media history, offering rare insight into his views and priorities.
• His verified X account (@drprevost), active since 2011, includes posts supporting gun reform, climate advocacy, racial justice, and the Black Lives Matter movement.
• Prevost publicly criticized Vice President JD Vance and retweeted articles opposing Trump’s immigration policies, drawing attention to his political stances.
• The rapid examination of his digital footprint has revealed more about his perspectives than traditional Vatican communications have so far.
• The scrutiny raises questions about privacy, accountability, and the evolving role of social media in assessing global religious leaders.