Pope Francis stunned the Social Media World, Saturday, by making his Instagram debut.
His post read, "Pray for me," (the phrase appeared in nine languages).
Instagram founder CEO, @kevin Systrom who witnessed the Pope make his first post welcomed him on the platform with a picture of them exchanging a handshake and wrote, "Watching Pope Francis post his first photo to Instagram today was an incredible moment."
@franciscus has garnered close to half a million followers. The Pontiff had earlier tweeted about his purpose if joining the social networking platform saying, "I am beginning a new journey in Instagram to walk with you along the path of mercy and the tenderness of God."
This is the Pope's second social media presence after his Twitter account, which has 8.9 million followers.
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Pope Francis is a progressive pope to guide him during these modern times. We will never forget those days we saw visit our country. We love him. We pray for him.
ReplyDeleteThat's pretty awesome that he's on Instagram. He's going to where a lot of people spend a lot of time. He can definitely make a huge impact online. I believe in that. I didn't even know he had an account. I'll follow him now. Thank you for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteWhoa. This pope is really someone whom the masses can relate to. His posts must be very inspiring.
ReplyDeleteHe is the best pope there is. Very approachable, humble, and open to people. I find it so cute that he has social media accounts. But at the same time I'm glad that he's able to find a platform that could reach millions!
ReplyDeletePope Francis is one pope who doesn't confine himself in his position. He takes his role at heart and reaches out to the flock and whatever way possible. He uses the power of technology as a way to make Christ be felt by others. I attended his Papal Visit last year in Manila and I was touched with his words and gestures.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad leaders are all taking to social media and connecting with the people. I like how they make the effort to do that, even if it is not exactly convenient for them.
ReplyDeleteThe Pope really knows how to reach out in the world of social media. I just followed him
ReplyDeleteYes! our local newspaper also write about this. I am going to follow and see what he is going to post next.
ReplyDeleteIt is now up to 1.5 million followers and counting! I love that the Pope is so accepting of social media. This will bring about a great acceptance to the world.
ReplyDeleteI was wondering when he'll be more present in social media. He really sees how he can get to the younger generation. Somehow, the Internet is the way too.
ReplyDeletei never knew he had a twitter account never mind an instagram account. how cool of him
ReplyDeleteWow! This is a news...Didn't know about this. Such is a power of social media!
ReplyDeletewow.. i never thought that the pope is on social media. this is new..
ReplyDeleteIts amazing when world leaders connect to general public via social media. They actually get in touch with real people like u & me.
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