Pope Francis’ TED Talk Shows His Social Media Skills

Four years into his papacy, Pope Francis continues to be social media's hottest commodity.

Pope Francis gave a surprise TED talk via recorded message on Tuesday night. It was the first time a Pope has ever gave a TED Talk, and the latest development in a growing partnership between Francis’ Vatican and social technology companies. His message? “Why the only future worth building includes everyone.”

His message was more than a social media sensation.