Pope Leo XIV is reaching out online as of today–according to Vatican News. The Holy Father’s Instagram and X accounts are now active. The first post was a quote of some of his Urbi et Orbi message right after his election. The Dicastery for Communications says the Pontifex account has 52-million followers in 9 languages.
The conclave to elect a new pope began two days after the period of mourning for Pope Francis ended on Sunday, May 4th. Then remember hearing on Thursday afternoon? ”White smoke at the Vatican.” I watched with three others at St. John’s in Bainbridge for some time until…we heard an American-born cardinal would be our next pope.
The days since have been busy for Pope Leo VXI. I have spoken with many people about our new Holy Father. I’ve talked to some non-catholics too. They seem supportive of the Pontiff. And as I was finishing writing here just now, a Jewish friend called me. He told me how he thinks the new pope will be good for the world.
“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.” Pope Leo, Urbi et Orbi
Please remember to pray for Pope Leo VXI!
Peace,
Deacon Tom
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