Need some Instagram inspiration? From the reflective to the funny, here are the top Catholic accounts you should be following.
The Vatican
Instagram: Vatican_
Who they are: The official Instagram account of the Holy See
What you’ll get: Gorgeous scenes in and around the Vatican; inspiring, moving, and downright adorable photos of Pope Francis in action.
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James Martin, SJ
Instagram: Jamesmartinsj
Who he is: Jesuit priest, author, editor at large of America Magazine
What you’ll get: Nuggets of Jesuit history, mini-meditations, “Where I found God” photos, soothing videos, humorous captions, and the occasional travel selfie.
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Jeff Young
Instagram: catholicfoodie
Who he is: Founder and producer of “The Catholic Foodie” blog and podcast
What you’ll get: Beautiful food shots that will make you want to eat your mobile screen.
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Sr. Helena Burns
Instagram: srhelenaburns
Who she is: Daughter of St. Paul, self-proclaimed “media nun”
What you’ll get: Insight into daily life of a Catholic religious, nuns having fun, inspirational quotes and funny captions.
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John Monaco
Instagram: John_Monaco
Who he is: A young Catholic seminarian, singer, and student based in Boston.
What you’ll get: Mini reflections, gorgeous church imagery, a look into the life of a seminarian, and the occasional selfie.
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Tod Worner
Instagram: catholicthinker
Who he is: Physician, history buff, and Catholic convert behind “A Catholic Thinker” blog
What you’ll get: Inspirational quotes from historical thinkers with a corresponding photo.
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Catholic Teen Posts
Instagram: catholic_teen_posts
Who they are: Anonymous Catholic teens
What you’ll get: A curated collection of the funny and thought-provoking Catholic memes of the web.
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Verily Magazine
Instagram: verilymag
Who they are: A lifestyle magazine that aims to celebrate and inspire women
What you’ll get: Pinterest-worthy food and style snapshots, encouraging quotes, fashion photos of real women.
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Catholic Sistas
Instagram: catholicsistas
Who they are: A network of female Catholic bloggers from all over the United States
What you’ll get: Topical discussions, funny memes, mommy inspiration, giveaways, and photo challenges.
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Catholic Problems
Instagram: Catholicprblm
Who they are: Collectors of Catholic problems
What you’ll get: A laugh-out-loud, slightly irreverent collection of the “problems” Catholics face every day.
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BONUS
Busted HaloInstagram: bustedhalophoto
Who they are: A network of Catholic media and ministry for young adults who are looking for spiritual inspiration and answers to their faith questions.
What you’ll get: Prayer inspiration, thought-provoking quotes, behind-the-scenes snapshots, and photo challenges.
