Harry Styles Spotted At Historic Vatican Event Amid Pope Leo XIV’s Election

Harry Styles may be keeping a low musical profile these days, but he’s still making headlines — this time in St. Peter’s Square, during the historic election of Pope Leo XIV.

The 31-year-old singer was photographed incognito on Thursday, May 8, strolling through the crowd in Rome ahead of the Vatican’s official announcement of the new pontiff. Dressed casually in a blue jacket, sunglasses, and a “Techno is my boyfriend” baseball cap, Styles immediately sparked viral buzz after eagle-eyed fans shared the snapshot online.

While some initially suspected the man in the photo was a lookalike, many confirmed it was indeed the “As It Was” hitmaker. The hat, which reportedly comes from the brand Idea, quickly sold out after the image circulated.

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Fans reacted with typical fervor. “Little did the pope know he was waving to Harry Styles,” one user wrote on X (formerly Twitter). Another added, “One thing about Harry Styles, he’s always going to accidentally serve cinema somewhere in Europe.”

Pope Leo XIV — born Robert Prevost in Chicago — was elected as the 267th pope, and is the first U.S.-born pontiff in Catholic Church history. His election follows the death of Pope Francis on April 21 at age 88.

Styles’ presence at such a significant religious event may seem random, but it aligns with his increasingly nomadic lifestyle post-tour. Since wrapping up Love On Tour in 2023 and winning Album of the Year at the 2023 Grammys for Harry’s House, Styles has been spotted running the Tokyo Marathon, joining a London running club, and now, roaming the streets of Rome.

Though fans await new music, Styles continues to capture attention wherever he goes — even at the Vatican.

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