Photo Of Pope Leo At Mass Goes Viral After People Spot ‘Surreal’ Detail

Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in May 2025.

Pope Leo XIV may have just stepped into his new role as head of the Catholic Church, but he’s already causing a stir — and not for the reasons you might expect.

Over the weekend, eagle-eyed viewers tuning in to watch the Holy Mass noticed an unexpected twist in the Pontiff’s otherwise traditional appearance. While dressed in customary papal robes, the 69-year-old spiritual leader was also wearing something a bit more modern: an Apple Watch.