Pope Leo XIV has launched his official social media presence on X and Instagram, following in the footsteps of his predecessors. His first post on Instagram featured images from his inaugural address, conveying a message of peace. The Dicastery for Communication announced that Pope Francis' accounts will remain accessible as archives, highlighting his extensive social media engagement with billions of views. Pope Leo XIV's use of social media signifies the Church's continued embrace of modern communication.

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