The verified Instagram account of Pope Francis liked a scantily covered Brazilian model, which is like an endorsement of the photo.
The incident has led to a probe of the incident, the Vatican’s media office on Friday said.
“At least I’m going to heaven,’’ model Natalia Garibotto quipped on Twitter, posting a video showing the Instagram like from the `franciscus’ account.
The video was dated Nov. 13.
The papal like was on a photo which Garibotto showing off her backside, seemingly wearing no knickers.
“As far as we know, the ‘like’ does not come from the Holy See. We are examining the issue in close contact with the relevant Instagram office,’’the Vatican’s media office said in a statement.
Francis’ Instagram account was opened in March 2016, and had 7.4 million followers as at around 1 p.m (1200 GMT) on Friday.
When it was launched, the Vatican said the account was going to be managed by the social media department of the Secretariat of Communications. (dpa/NAN)
