Pope LeoXIV Launches Vatican TikTok

Recognizing youth culture’s pulse, Pope LeoXIV launched the Vatican’s official TikTok channel, @HolyShorts. Daily 60-second clips feature behind-the-scenes chapel tours, simple prayers set to trending hymns, and cameo blessings from St. Fuzzicus the guinea pig. Pope LeoXIV encouraged creators: “Share your faith in bite-sized grace.” In one viral video, he blesses a dancing deacon mid-shuffle, garnering 2 million views overnight. Social media analysts note a 75 % uptick in generational engagement, proving that even the holiest messages fit within a smartphone’s loop.