Pope Francis achieved greater outreach to the faithful through technology
Pope Francis, who died on April 21, opened the Vatican's doors to social media, reached out to young people by creating a prayer app, and even created a YouTube channel. This is how he embraced new technologies
Cardinal José Mario Bergoglio, Pope Francis, was no stranger to new technologies. In fact, he welcomed social media, approving profiles not only for himself but also for the Vatican. He had a presence on YouTube and created an online prayer app.
His interaction with the faithful was consolidated thanks to a favorable stance toward the digital environment. A documentary was even produced, broadcast on Disney+ in 2023, showcasing the Pope’s interaction with young people.
In detail, during his term, Francis sought to create a strong digital environment for the Catholic Church. The @Pontifex account, launched by his predecessor Benedict XVI, had already existed on X (Twitter at the time) since 2012. Under Francis, the papal presence on the social network accelerated.
In November 2014, the iOS and Android app, Cick to Pray, was launched, “which allows you to follow the prayer requests the Pope proposes each month and share your intentions and prayers with the rest of the community.”
Another example of the strengthening of the connection between the Church and the faithful was the documentary “Amen. The Pope Responds,” released on April 5, 2023, on Disney+. It was produced by Producciones del Barrio and directed by Jordi Évole and Màrius Sánchez. The documentary showcases an “intimate and unfiltered conversation between Pope Francis and a group of 10 young people between the ages of 20 and 25.”
In March 2016, the Pope’s Instagram profile, @franciscus, was launched, where it reached almost 10 million followers, with feeds in English, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, French, Polish, and German.
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This has been Pope Francis’s effort to become increasingly closer to the faithful, relying on technological tools as a step forward in the digitalization of the Holy See in response to the challenges of modern times.
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