Newly elected pontiff Pope Leo XIV has officially joined platforms like X and Instagram, with the Vatican confirming the activation of his social media accounts.
The Vatican has announced that newly elected Pope Leo XIV has officially begun his activity on social media platforms. According to a statement released by the press office on May 13, the pontiff will retain the @Pontifex account on the platform X, previously used by Popes Benedict XVI and Francis.
On Instagram, a separate new account has been created for Pope Leo under the name @Pontifex – Pope Leo XIV. Meanwhile, Pope Francis’ account will remain accessible under "ad memoriam" status.
It is worth noting that Leo XIV was elected as the new head of the Roman Catholic Church in a conclave that concluded on May 8. His official installation ceremony is scheduled to take place on May 18 in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. A number of world leaders are expected to attend the event.
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Newly elected pontiff Pope Leo XIV has officially joined platforms like X and Instagram, with the Vatican confirming the activation of his social media accounts.
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