U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops

U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops

@USCCB

Supporting bishops through evangelization efforts and promoting the greater good which the Church offers humankind. #USCCB President: Abp. Broglio, @milarchusa

Washington DC https://www.usccb.org/ Joined 2009-01-23 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

203,288

Followers

1,560

Following

31,426

Tweets

346.1

Avg Engagement

2,159

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @USCCB's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Macro Influencer (100K+)
  • Account Age:2009-01-23
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Washington DC

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,250
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:47.6
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:298.4
  • Followers Analyzed:50,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

The account has a steady engagement rate, with most tweets receiving around 1,422 likes and 278 retweets on average. The engagement is moderate, with no significant spikes or drops in interaction.

47.6

Avg Likes/Tweet

298.4

Avg Retweets/Tweet

154,828

Total Likes

969,857

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

24

Median Likes

14

Median Retweets

108

75th Percentile

15,058

Top Tweet

1.7

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Mixed

Balanced content approach

63.8%

Original

3.2%

Replies

29.5%

Retweets

3.5%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.8%

With Media

66.6%

With Links

34.5%

With #Tags

40.3%

With @Mentions

1.9%

With Emojis

142

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.05

Reply/Original Ratio

0.12

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

80.3%

Weekday Posts

19.7%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#usccb21 (212) #1church1mission (145) #ukraine (43) #popefrancis (43) #praytogether (38) #usccb (37) #churchathome (32) #synod (32) #lent (31) #prayforvocations (29)

Most Mentioned

@pontifex (374) @archbishopgomez (207) @usccbespanol (90) @catholicnewssvc (86) @vaticannews (37) @usccbprolife (35) @usccb (35) @synod_va (27) @catholicrelief (23) @lacatholics (21)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 2,072 (64%)
Replies 105 (3%)
Retweets 958 (29%)
Quote Tweets 115 (4%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 958 retweets (29% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,250 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 50,000 followers

The primary audience includes Catholic bishops, parishioners, and individuals interested in Church teachings and social issues. It also reaches people who follow religious and political news.

Average

Audience Quality

25.4%

Suspicion Index

28.8%

Low-Quality %

26

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

38.9%

Empty Bio

28.7%

<10 Tweets

13.1%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

53.8%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

86.8%

No URL

18.7%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

48,983,165

Total Potential Reach

26

Median Follower Reach

136

75th Percentile Reach

5.2%

>1K followers

0.6%

>10K followers

0.2%

>50K followers

0.1%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

47.6%

Creators

23,778 accounts

23.8%

Consumers

11,883 accounts

28.7%

Dormant

14,339 accounts

509

Verified Followers

1.02% of total

7.2%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.09

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

United States (626) Nigeria (243) Washington, DC (239) Lagos, Nigeria (216) USA (196) Nairobi, Kenya (186) Texas, USA (167) Kampala, Uganda (159) California, USA (142) Chicago, IL (120)

817

Verified Followers

0.81% of total

13,201

Protected Accounts

13.07% of total

6 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@JohnCena 14,100,039 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@zlj517 1,985,087 Spokesman Geopolitics, Diplomacy, Communication
@ThuliMadonsela3 1,740,391 Advocate Social Justice, Advocate, Governance
@tedlieu 1,658,068 Politician Family, USAF, Congress
@orengo_james 1,346,289 Politician Politics, Law, Leadership
@SebGorka 1,341,055 Political Commentator Politics, National Security, Media
@RexChapman 1,254,108 Commentator Basketball, Horse racing, Commentary
@DailyCaller 1,065,130 News Outlet politics, news, opinion
@marthamaccallum 795,634 Anchor Politics, Podcasts, Author
@iownjd 777,358 Lawyer learn, inspire, engage

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

catholic (9,117) love (3,826) god (3,593) life (2,779) husband (2,083) father (1,976) wife (1,789) jesus (1,787) mom (1,555) family (1,435)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#catholic (357) #maga (183) #prolife (164) #2a (73) #god (59) #catholictwitter (52) #resist (51) #blm (48) #1 (45) #kag (44)

61,988

Followers With Bio

39,011

Followers Without Bio

61.37%

% With Bio

38.63%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,250 analyzed

52,028

Combined Engagement

0

Total Likes

52,028

Total Retweets

10,406

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

20%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

40%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Evangelization Social Justice Church Leadership Papal Events Religious Education

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently shares news about papal events and Church leaders, indicating a focus on religious leadership and events. It often highlights social justice issues, such as opposition to abortion policies, showing a strong stance on moral and ethical matters. The use of verified links suggests a focus on providing credible and official information from Catholic News Service and other trusted sources.

Strengths

  • + Strong engagement rates above platform average
  • + Established follower base of 203,288
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @USCCB reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 203,288 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 346.1 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025