Harry Styles Seen at Historic Vatican Event
HARRY STYLES – Global pop sensation Harry Styles surprised onlookers by blending into the crowd at the Vatican just as the new pope was officially announced.
Harry Styles made a surprise visit to St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City during a pivotal moment for the Catholic Church—the declaration of the newly elected pope. Witnesses spotted the singer among the crowd just as white smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel chimney, signifying that a new pontiff had been chosen.
The moment gained traction on social media after X user @NisaKanat18 shared a spontaneous photo of Styles. In a post written in Turkish, she recounted, “While I was watching the Pope’s announcement in St. Peter’s Square, Harry Styles passed by me and our eyes met. I immediately photographed this memory. What a day!”
Hundreds had gathered in the square to witness the historic moment. Earlier that day, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, an American-Peruvian, was selected as the 268th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, adopting the name Pope Leo XIV. At 69 years old, Prevost secured the necessary two-thirds vote on the fourth ballot during the conclave of 133 cardinal electors.
The conclave concluded around 12:08 a.m. Philippine time on May 9, marked by the appearance of white smoke from the Sistine Chapel—an age-old tradition indicating a new pope has been chosen. This particular conclave stood out for its diversity, with participating cardinals representing more than 70 nations, showcasing the increasingly global face of the Church.
It remains uncertain whether Styles attended out of faith, curiosity, or personal interest. Regardless of his reason, his unexpected appearance brought a touch of celebrity to the solemn proceedings, drawing the attention of fans and onlookers.
As Pope Leo XIV begins his new role, Styles’ brief presence at such a historic event will likely be remembered as a surprising yet intriguing footnote in Church history.
papa’nın ilanını San Pietro meydanında izlerken yanımdan Harry Styles geçti göz göze geldik hemen fotoğrafladım bu anıyı what a day ya pic.twitter.com/XhkyaY3UYR
— niss (@NisaKanat18) May 8, 2025