Investigation Opened After Pope Francis’ Instagram Account Liked a Brazilian Model’s Photo Post

The Vatican demanded an investigation after the Pope’s Instagram account liked an indecent picture of a Brazilian model. There is no information on whether the Pope’s account has approved the image of Natalia Garibotto, however, the “like” was seen on 13 November, and on the next day, it was unliked.

Did the Pope Like the Photo?

The photo was made public by Garibotto’s management company COY Co, who reposted it on their Instagram account and wrote that they had “received the POPE’S OFFICIAL BLESSING”. Garibotto’s management company who has joked: “At least I’m going to heaven,” is followed by 2.4 million people on Instagram. 

Press sources say the CNA is currently investigating how the photo was liked and the Vatican spokesperson told the Guardian they can “exclude that the ‘like’ came from the Holy See.”

While Pope Francis is very popular on social media, he hardly writes content himself. The editor of the Catholic newspaper La Croix Robert Mickens stated that “not sitting around using his phone or computer to tweet all day long,” and he doesn’t approve the likes, “So he would have nothing to do with this.”