Unang posts ni Pope Leo XIV sa social media, mabilis na nag-viral

– Pope Leo XIV’s social media debut was met with warm support from numerous netizens

– The new pontiff has published his first posts on the official papal social media accounts

– His first post on Instagram contains photos of some of the iconic moments during his first few days as the new pope

– He also penned a greeting of peace on both Instagram and X, formerly Twitter

Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost, made his first posts on social media as the new head of the Roman Catholic Church.

He published the posts on the official papal Instagram and X, formerly Twitter, accounts under the handle @pontifex.

His first post on IG contains a set of photos showing some of the iconic moments during his first few days as the new pontiff.

“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,” the caption reads.

The aforementioned greeting of peace was also posted on his X account, which previously carried the name of his predecessor – the late Pope Francis. Pope Francis’ archived X account is now under the handle @Pontifex266Arch.

Meanwhile, Pope Leo XIV’s socmed debut was met with enormous support from tons of netizens, especially Catholics.

As of this writing, the IG post already garnered over a million likes while the tweet now has 10 million views.

Pope Leo XIV is the first American to ascend to the papacy, marking a significant milestone in the Church’s 2,000-year history. Born on September 14, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois, he is also the first member of the Augustinian order to become pope. Prior to his election, he served as the head of the Vatican’s Congregation for Bishops, a role he was appointed to in 2023 by Pope Francis.

The election of Pope Leo XIV comes after the conclave of 133 cardinals, who convened following the death of Pope Francis. The decision was signaled by white smoke emerging from the Sistine Chapel chimney, prompting cheers from the gathered crowd in St. Peter’s Square.

Cheryl Cosim met and touched Pope Leo XIV during a special gathering with journalists at the Vatican. She described the experience as a moment of grace that she could not fully express in words. Pope Leo XIV addressed the media at Paul VI Hall, urging them to use their words for hope, healing, and unity. Cosim expressed deep gratitude for witnessing the historic occasion and sharing in the Pope’s message of truth and compassion.

Meanwhile, Senate President Chiz Escudero expressed his support and prayers for Pope Leo XIV following his election as the 267th pope. He described the new pope as a beacon of hope and a moral compass in a world facing conflict and uncertainty. Escudero emphasized the pope’s role in promoting peace, justice, inclusivity, and compassion for the poor and marginalized. The politician ended his message by praying for Pope Leo XIV’s success as both spiritual leader and global statesman.