Instagram helps Vatican trace bikini model 'like' that seemed to come from pope

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The Vatican and Facebook's Instagram are cooperating to trace the origins of a "like" on a bikini model's post that appeared to come from Pope Francis' official account.

Social media users last week pointed out that the pope's account, "franciscus," appeared to have given the sign of approval to a photo of Brazilian bikini model Natalia Garibotto wearing a racy outfit. The Vatican said Frances himself wasn't responsible.

Pope Francis on Oct. 20, 2020 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Vatican Pool/Getty Images)

"The issue is currently being investigated in close contact with The Holy See," a Facebook spokesperson told Fox News. 

POPE FRANCIS' INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT REPORTEDLY LIKES BIKINI MODEL'S RACY PHOTO

A Vatican official confirmed Friday that the "like" did not come from the Holy See and that the Vatican is working with Instagram to determine what happened.

The pope has 7.4 million followers on Instagram.

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The Associated Press contributed to this report.