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Pope Francis Posted Five Messages on Social Media the Day Before He Died. As he often did during his 12 years as Pope, the holy father shared messages on X up until the day he died.

Social media reaction poured in April 21 as people from every corner of the digital world took to online platforms to lament the loss of Pope Francis. Millions of social media users — presidents ...

Following the pope's death, Trump posted on Truth Social to share his thoughts on the late pope's passing. "Rest in Peace Pope Francis! May God Bless him and all who loved him!" ...

Pope Francis, who died on April 21 at the age of 88, knew how to preach in the social media era. He kept up with the latest apps, seeing them as opportunities to reach Catholics wherever they are.

While Pope Leo may be the first pope to have been active on social media prior to taking his office, Pope Francis and Pope Benedict XVI were also frequent posters.

Like several of his predecessors, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost had a presence on social media — which may give some clues to his beliefs and priorities as Pope Leo XIV.

The first Latin pope had a connection to the New Orleans Saints through the team's owner and his occasional, but clearly accidental, mentioning the team on social media. On multiple occasions ...