Pope Leo XIV makes first social media post, calling for peace

Pope Leo XIV Embraces Social Media with Message of Peace

Pope Leo XIV has taken to social media to spread a message of peace, marking his first official post on Tuesday since assuming the papacy. The pontiff is determined to maintain an active presence on social media platforms such as Instagram and X, as announced by the Dicastery for Communication in a recent press release.

In his inaugural post on Instagram, Pope Leo XIV echoed the words he first uttered to the world upon becoming pope. “Peace be with you all!” he began, accompanied by photos capturing the early days of his papacy following the passing of his predecessor, Pope Francis. The post continued with a heartfelt message: “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.”

The Vatican has confirmed that posts from Pope Francis’ 12-year papacy will be archived, while the new X account associated with Pope Leo XIV has yet to become active at the time of writing. Unlike previous popes, Pope Leo XIV is expected to personally curate and publish his social media content.

Before ascending to the papacy, Cardinal Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, sporadically utilized an X account established in 2011. After a period of inactivity, he recently returned to the platform to express disapproval of the Trump administration’s immigration policies and remarks made by Vice President JD Vance. The tensions surrounding immigration had also strained the relationship between Pope Francis and the previous administration in its final months.

As Pope Leo XIV embraces social media as a means of connecting with a global audience, his message of peace resonates across digital platforms. Followers can anticipate regular updates and reflections from the first American-born pope, who continues to inspire faith leaders and believers worldwide.

For more news and updates, stay connected with Pope Leo XIV on his official social media accounts. Let the message of peace and unity guide us all in these challenging times.

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