The Pope’s first selfie actually wasn’t a selfie

CORRECTION NOTICE: According to Religious News Service, Pope Francis’ “first selfie” isn’t a selfie, but actually a screengrab from a Google Hangout. Even though The Vatican’s Instagram post says it’s a selfie, it is not. Global News regrets the error.

Tweet This Click to share quote on Twitter: <strong>CORRECTION NOTICE:</strong> According to <a href="http://www.religionnews.com/2015/12/14/first-papal-selfie-alas-viral-pope-francis-story-wasnt/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Religious News Service</a>, Pope Francis' "first selfie" isn't a selfie, but actually a screengrab from a Google Hangout. Even though The Vatican's Instagram post says it's a selfie, it is not. Global News regrets the error.

ORIGINAL STORY:

Those who say that Pope Francis is breaking the mould for popedom may just be right.

Pope Francis appears to have taken his first “selfie” and posted it on The Vatican’s official Instagram page, with the description “first #selfie”.