The Pope Has Joined Instagram

The Pope is even more down with the kids than ever!

He's joined Instagram and has posted his first picture - one of him praying.

Pray for me Rezad por mí Pregate per me صلوا من أجلي Priez pour moi Módlcie siÄ™ za mnie Rezem por mim Betet für mich Orate pro me

A photo posted by Pope Francis (@franciscus) on Mar 19, 2016 at 4:24am PDT

Followed by this one of him with a cross. Wonder what filters he used?

A photo posted by Pope Francis (@franciscus) on Mar 19, 2016 at 8:50am PDT

He also posted about his new Instagram life on twitter:

I am beginning a new journey, on Instagram, to walk with you along the path of mercy and the tenderness of God.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 19, 2016

Puts us to shame, we're only there to share selfies and pictures of our dinner!

Instagram CEO and co-founder Kevin Systrom was on site and also documented the moment.

Watching Pope Francis post his first photo to Instagram today was an incredible moment. @franciscus, welcome to the Instagram community! Your messages of humility, compassion and mercy will leave a lasting mark.

A photo posted by Kevin Systrom (@kevin) on Mar 19, 2016 at 4:33am PDT

Pope Francis is also on Facebook and YouTube and last year released his first Prod Rock album: