Pope Leo XIV Debuts Peace Message on Official Social Media Accounts

Pope Leo XIV has made his debut on social media, posting a message of peace on the Vatican's official Instagram and X accounts, continuing the digital outreach tradition established by his predecessors. His first post quoted his inaugural Urbi et Orbi address, emphasizing a greeting of peace to resonate globally. The Vatican confirmed he intends to maintain an active presence on these platforms, with the @Pontifex account reaching over 52 million followers in multiple languages. Pope Leo XIV's social media activity contrasts with his previous personal X account, where he was more politically outspoken, particularly on immigration issues. The Vatican is archiving the extensive social media content from Pope Francis' 12-year papacy, preserving it as a digital legacy. This new online engagement signals continuity with past popes while aiming to connect with younger generations worldwide through messages centered on peace and unity.