Pope Leo First Post: Pope Leo XIV has taken a significant step in managing his online presence, deleting his personal social media accounts and making his first official post as pontiff on the Vatican’s official accounts. This move underscores the pontiff’s commitment to maintaining a distinct and formal online presence, separate from his personal life as Robert Francis Prevost.
The First Official Post
On Tuesday, May 13, Pope Leo XIV shared his inaugural message on the official pontiff Instagram and X accounts, available in seven languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, French, Polish, and German. The Instagram post featured photographs from his early days as pope, accompanied by a heartfelt message:
“Peace be with you all! 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.”
This message reflects Pope Leo XIV’s focus on spreading peace and hope globally, resonating with his role as the spiritual leader of over 1.3 billion Catholics worldwide.
Deletion of Personal Accounts
Following his election, Pope Leo XIV’s past social media posts gained attention, including a February post criticizing Vice President JD Vance’s stance on immigration. In the post, he wrote, “JD Vance is wrong: Jesus doesn’t ask us to rank our love for others.” This post has since been deleted, along with his other personal social media content.
Still on Pope Leo First Post
The decision to delete his personal accounts aligns with expectations from scholars like Margaret Susan Thompson, a history professor at Syracuse University. Thompson anticipated that Pope Leo XIV would utilize the official pontiff accounts for pastoral messages, avoiding divisive commentary. This approach enables the pontiff to maintain a unified and peaceful online presence.
Official Accounts and Followers
As of May 14, the official pontiff Instagram account has garnered 9.6 million followers, while the X account has attracted 10,800 followers. Notably, the X account inherited 52 million followers from previous popes, underscoring the significant online presence of the papacy.
Pope Leo XIV’s decision to maintain an active social media presence through official accounts reflects his commitment to engaging with the global community and sharing messages of peace, hope, and spiritual guidance.
Reactions and Congratulations
The pontiff’s first post has generated thousands of responses, with many expressing gratitude and support for his leadership. World leaders, including President Donald Trump and Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, have congratulated Pope Leo XIV on his election, acknowledging his message of peace and looking forward to his papacy.
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