Less than a week after Pope Leo XIV took the helm as head of the Catholic Church, he is already making the first social media posts of his papacy and promising to maintain an active digital presence.

Pope Leo XIV has made his social media debut, with an emotional message to his millions of followers after being elected as the new pope last week (8 May).

Pope Leo XIV adorned a bright red shoulder cover and ornate stole during his introduction on May 8, a contrast from Pope Francis' all-white attire.