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Over the weekend, people were doing double-takes \u2014 not over a papal decree, but a watch.<\/p>\n
During a recent Mass, newly appointed Pope Leo XIV (formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago) was spotted wearing an Apple Watch, sparking both amusement and curiosity online.<\/p>\n
The 69-year-old pontiff, officially welcomed on May 8, has already made headlines for urging peace in Ukraine and Gaza, but this time, it was his tech accessory making waves.<\/p>\n
Photos showed him in traditional vestments, blessing the congregation with his right hand \u2014 and the Apple Watch clearly visible on his left wrist.<\/p>\n
Social media lit up:<\/p>\n
\u201cHim wearing an Apple Watch gets me every time.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
\u201cA surreal image.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
\u201cThe Apple Watch is so funny.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
This isn\u2019t the first time his wristwear has gone viral. Tech sites like 9to5Mac and Reddit users have previously spotted him wearing the same watch pre-papacy.<\/p>\n
Ancient ritual meets modern tech \u2014 and in today\u2019s world, why shouldn\u2019t the Pope track his steps too?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Over the weekend, people were doing double-takes \u2014 not over a papal decree, but a watch. During a recent Mass, newly appointed Pope Leo XIV (formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago) was spotted wearing an Apple Watch, sparking both amusement and curiosity online. The 69-year-old pontiff, officially welcomed on May 8, has already made…<\/p>\n