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

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Pope Leo XIV, born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost in Chicago, officially took on the papal title earlier this month. Since assuming the position, he has made early moves to advocate for peace, calling for a lasting resolution to the war in Ukraine and demanding an urgent ceasefire in Gaza — including the release of hostages and unfettered humanitarian access. He also welcomed the newly negotiated ceasefire between India and Pakistan.

Though his diplomatic efforts are gaining international attention, it was the small screen on his wrist that captured the internet’s imagination this week.

Pope Leo XIV elevating the Body of Christ in a mass, Photo Credit: Goran Majić/X

Pope Leo XIV elevating the Body of Christ in a mass, Photo Credit: Goran Majić/X

Tech-focused sites quickly joined in. The Apple news site 9to5Mac posted a close-up photo of the Pope wearing the smartwatch during Mass. “Newly elected Pope Leo XIV is making waves in both the tech and faith communities after appearing to wear an Apple Watch at his first official service,” the post read.

Speculation soon followed. “Can anyone guess which model it is?” one tech outlet asked, triggering a guessing game among Apple enthusiasts online.

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