

Calling is synchronous, texting is asynchronous.
I prefer asynchronous for most things, I can reply now, or I can reply in an hour if I’m busy.
Also, unless I have a headset on, I don’t like using a phone. It’s not comfortable to hold it to your head, and speaker phone just automatically makes you an asshole.
Well, the Pope died just a few hours later, I think you have your answer.