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Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Pope Leo XIV Enters His Instagram Era With Message of Peace
In a move that bridges centuries of tradition with the digital age, Pope Leo XIV is officially keeping the papacy online. According to a press release from the Vatican's Dicastery for Communication, the new pontiff will maintain an active presence on social media through the official papal accounts on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. His first Instagram post featured striking images from his early days as pope, paired with a message pulled from his inaugural Urbi et Orbi blessing after his election on May 8 and shared a message of peace: '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.' In the press release, the Dicastery for Communication noted that the official @Pontifex account on X counts a total of 52 million followers across nine languages. However, his new Instagram account, @pontifex will now serve as the sole official papal presence on the platform. Meanwhile, the Vatican announced that Pope Francis' social media content will be preserved: his Instagram account, @Franciscus will remain online as a digital archive, while his X posts will be stored in a dedicated section of the Vatican's official website. Pope Francis was no stranger to the digital realm, he shared over 50,000 posts during his time, including daily reflections, photos from global events, and messages championing peace, social justice, and environmental care. In 2020 alone, his posts racked up over 27 billion views. With Pope Leo XIV picking up the digital mantle, it's clear: in the modern papacy, even faith has a feed.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Yahoo
Pope Leo XIV posts first message on official papal social media accounts
The Brief Pope Leo XIV posted his first message on the papal Instagram and X accounts. His post featured photos from his election and quoted his Urbi et Orbi greeting. The Vatican said archived content from Pope Francis will remain available online. LOS ANGELES - Pope Leo XIV has made his first official foray into social media, posting a message of peace on Instagram and X that marks the continuation of the Church's digital outreach tradition. His post—published just days after his election—quoted directly from his Urbi et Orbi address and featured several images from his first moments as pontiff. The launch reflects his intention to remain actively engaged with the faithful across digital platforms, the Vatican said Tuesday. The backstory "Peace be with you all! This is the first greeting spoken by the Risen Christ, the Good Shepherd," Pope Leo wrote in his first post. "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 @Pontifex account on X (formerly Twitter) will continue to serve as the pope's official voice online, maintaining its reach across nine languages and over 52 million followers. On Instagram, the new handle will read "@Pontifex – Pope Leo XIV," while Pope Francis' previous @Franciscus account will be preserved as a commemorative archive. The backstory The Holy See first embraced social media under Pope Benedict XVI, who sent the inaugural papal tweet in 2012. Pope Francis built on that foundation, using Instagram and X extensively throughout his papacy. In 2020 alone, his digital content garnered over 27 billion views, with near-daily posts sharing his messages on peace, justice, and care for creation. According to the Dicastery for Communication, content from Pope Francis' papacy—including roughly 50,000 posts—will be preserved in a special archive on As Pope Leo XIV picks up the digital mantle, his online presence may help shape how the Church communicates with younger generations. By quoting his first public blessing and centering his message on peace, the new pope signals continuity with his predecessors while also inviting fresh global engagement. The Source This article is based on reporting from Vatican News and official statements released by the Dicastery for Communication. Additional historical context was drawn from prior social media usage by Pope Francis and Pope Benedict XVI.
NDTV
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Leo XIV's First Instagram Post From Official Pope Account. What He Said
New Delhi: Pope Leo XIV made his social media debut on Tuesday (May 13), with a first Instagram post, featuring photos from the first days of his pontificate. He borrowed words from his first public address at the Urbi et Orbi after his election on May 8, and wrote: "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," he added. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pope Leo XIV (@pontifex) Pope Leo XIV has chosen "to maintain an active social media presence through the official papal accounts on X and Instagram," according to a press release from the Dicastery for Communication on Tuesday. The late Pope Francis maintained an active presence on social media platforms - Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), sharing excerpts from his speeches and images from public events. These posts offered "near-daily accompaniment throughout Pope Francis' pontificate with short messages of an evangelical nature and exhortations in favor of peace, social justice, and care for creation", said the press release. Pope Francis' posts will be archived in a special section of the Holy See's institutional website. Pope Benedict XVI was the first Pope to open a social media account, sending the first papal tweet on December 12, 2012. About Pope Leo XIV Chicago-born Robert Francis Prevost is the first American pope in history, but is considered as much a cardinal from Latin America because of the many years he spent as a missionary in Peru. Robert Francis, 69, chose his papal name with the help of artificial intelligence (AI). He also said that his name references Pope Leo XIII, who presided over the church at the dawn of the industrial revolution. "I chose to take the name Leo XIV. There are different reasons for this, but mainly because Pope Leo XIII in his historic Encyclical Rerum Novarum addressed the social question in the context of the first great industrial revolution," said the pope, according to the Vatican's translation of his speech. The pope referred to AI as another "industrial revolution" and highlighted the challenges of AI. "In our own day, the church offers to everyone the treasury of her social teaching in response to another industrial revolution and to developments in the field of artificial intelligence that pose new challenges for the defence of human dignity, justice and labour," he said.
Extra.ie
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Extra.ie
What happens when a new Pope is elected?
A new Pope is set to be elected in the coming days following the passing of Pope Francis. The conclave — which was excellently depicted in the 2024 film named after the process — will see the 135 Cardinals who are eligible to vote for the new pope do so until one of them receives two-thirds of the vote, a supermajority. But while we all know the start of the announcement when smoke pours from the chimney in the Sistine Chapel, there's a lot more to it. White smoke will indicate that a pope has been elected, while a bell will ring out to confirm the election of the pope — and also to alleviate any confusion. Pic:Once a Pope is elected following the super-secret conclave and accepts the role (they are free to say no, interestingly enough), the biggest and most well known proclamation that a new Pope has been elected is when white smoke pours out of a chimney from the Sistine Chapel. If it's black, then Catholics still don't have a supreme leader. Of course, there has been some confusion surrounding the colour of the smoke over the centuries — including when grey smoke would accidentally billow out of the chimney. To ensure that the smoke is, in fact, white, a bell is rung near St Peter's Basilica to confirm that a Pope has been elected; a process that was brought on when Pope Benedict XVI was elected. Another fun fact is that the chimney isn't a permanent fixture; rather installed ahead of the conclave, and will be taken down once the new pope is elected. Which, we guess, makes sense given that it could be decades before the current pope dies or (rarely) resigns. The Cardinal superdeacon will then appear on the loggia of St Peter's Basilica to formally announce the election of a new pope in Latin. Pic: ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP via Getty Images Once the smoke is white and the bells are rung, the Senior Cardinal Deacon, or protodeacon, will appear at the loggia of St Peter's Basilica to formally announce the election of a new Pope. He will say in Latin 'Annuntio vobis gaudium magnum, habeus Papam,' which translates to 'I announce to you a great joy, we have a pope.' He will then confirm which cardinal was elected, and will also announce the papal name that he has chosen. The Pope will then appear on the loggia to address the crowd, and impart the Urbi et Orbi blessing. Pic: FILIPPO MONTEFORTEFILIPPO MONTEFORTE/AFP via Getty Images From there, papal aides will unfurl large maroon banners, before the Pope appears on the balcony as the Pontifical Anthem plays before hundreds of thousands who will be gathered at the basilica, and the hundreds of millions of Catholics around the world. He may then choose to address the crowd, as was done with John Paul II, Benedict XVI and Francis, before imparting the Urbi et Orbi blessing, an apostolic blessing, or a shorter episcopal blessing. Pope Francis' first appearance as Pope saw him lead prayers for his predecessor, Benedict XVI — who resigned as Pope — and asked the crowd to pray for himself, before imparting the blessing. And, from there, we'll have a Pope.
Newsweek
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Vance Says Pope Francis Had 'Disagreements' With Trump Admin Policies
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Vice President JD Vance has reflected on the legacy of Pope Francis and their recent meeting, acknowledging policy disagreements but emphasizing the pontiff's lasting impact as a pastoral leader. Speaking to reporters in Agra, India, on Wednesday, Vance addressed questions about whether he would attend the pope's upcoming funeral and shared personal insights into their encounter, which occurred less than a day before the pope's death. "I'm aware he had disagreements with some of the policies of our administration," Vance said. "He also had a lot of agreements with the policies of our administration. I'm not going to soil the man's legacy by talking about politics. I think he was a great Christian pastor and that's how I choose to remember the holy father." Pope Francis receives U.S. Vice President JD Vance before bestowing the Urbi et Orbi blessing in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican on April 20, 2025. Pope Francis receives U.S. Vice President JD Vance before bestowing the Urbi et Orbi blessing in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican on April 20, 2025. Vatican Media via AP, HO Why It Matters Pope Francis died on Monday at the age of 88, just hours after meeting Vance during his Easter Sunday visit to the Vatican. The two exchanged greetings in what became one of Francis' final public interactions. Vance, a Catholic convert since 2019, described the meeting as "a great blessing." The pope had publicly criticized some Trump administration policies, particularly on immigration. In 2016, Francis addressed then-candidate Donald Trump's proposal to build a border wall, stating: "A person who thinks only about building walls, wherever they may be, and not building bridges, is not Christian." Vance acknowledged these differences during remarks at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast earlier this year. "My goal is not to litigate with him or any other clergy member about who's right and who's wrong," he said, according to CBS News. During Sunday's meeting, the vice president greeted the pope, who was seated in a wheelchair. "I know you've not been feeling great, but it's good to see you in better health," he said in a video released by the Vatican. When Is Pope Francis' Funeral? Francis' funeral is scheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m. local time (4 a.m. ET) in St. Peter's Square, following three days of public viewing beginning Wednesday at St. Peter's Basilica. His body will be buried at Rome's Basilica of Saint Mary Major in a simple wooden casket, per his request. Who Will Attend Pope Francis' Funeral? Among the world leaders confirmed to attend are President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, who announced their plans to be present in Rome. Other global dignitaries expected at the service include Argentinian President Javier Milei, French President Emmanuel Macron, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Polish President Andrzej Duda, British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Several royal figures will also attend, including the heir to the British throne Prince William and the Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, speaking to reporters on Monday, said conversations about the broader U.S. delegation were ongoing. Vance has not committed to attending, stating: "I'm not currently planning to attend his funeral, I'm not currently planning not to attend his funeral, we just haven't thought that much about when his funeral is going to be and who is going to attend from our government." A Final Encounter For Vance, the recent encounter with Francis was a deeply personal moment. "I've thought a lot about that. It's pretty crazy, actually, and obviously when I saw him I didn't know that he had less than 24 hours still on this earth, I think it was a great blessing," Vance told reporters. The vice president shared his condolences on social media. "My heart goes out to the millions of Christians all over the world who loved him," he wrote on X, formerly Twitter. He highlighted one of Francis' homilies delivered during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, calling it "really quite beautiful." "The thing that I will always remember Pope Francis for is that he was a great pastor. People on the margins, poor people, people suffering from diseases, they saw in Pope Francis an advocate and I think a true expression of Christian love," Vance told reporters.
