As Vatican City witnessed history with the election of the first American pope, a viral photo stirred up a storm online. Fans are convinced they spotted pop sensation Harry Styles among the massive crowd gathered at St. Peter’s Square for Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural address. The image, showing a man who looks remarkably like the former One Direction star, has left the internet buzzing.
Cardinal Robert Prevost Elected as Pope Leo XIV
On Thursday, the Catholic Church confirmed that Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected as the new pope. The historic decision was made after a two-day papal conclave in Vatican City. Prevost is the first American to hold the position and will now be known as Pope Leo XIV. Following tradition, he delivered his first address from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica.
Viral Photo Shows Harry Styles Lookalike in Rome
As crowds gathered for the Pope’s debut appearance, a viral photo surfaced online showing a man who closely resembled Harry Styles. The individual was seen wearing a baseball cap that read “Techno Is My Boyfriend,” along with dark sunglasses. The outfit and the singer’s known fashion sense immediately triggered speculation online, with fans questioning whether the pop icon was indeed in Rome for the occasion.
Social Media Reactions Pour In
The photo quickly gained traction across platforms, with fans and skeptics chiming in. One user joked, “Tell me why he lowkey looks like he the one getting crowned.” Another added, “Looks like a typical Roman dude to me, not sure that’s Harry.” Others weren’t as doubtful, noting how casually he seemed to blend in: “He literally has more followers than the actual number of people who are right now in Rome and he’s just standing there like he’s Benson Boone.”
Styles Seen Leaving the Ceremony?
According to fans, the alleged sighting occurred as Styles appeared to be walking away from the crowd following the papal ceremony. A fan-captured image showed him heading in the opposite direction, adding more weight to the claims. His low-key attire and ability to go mostly unnoticed only fueled more speculation.
Harry’s Recent Italian Sightings Add to Speculation
This isn’t the first time Harry Styles has been seen in Italy recently. Weeks prior, the singer was spotted in Rome with Valentino’s creative director Alessandro Michele. He also made headlines for casually running a marathon and spending time traveling solo across Europe. One fan summed up the confusion perfectly: “Harry Styles is so random. One day he’s winning Album of the Year at the Grammys, the next he’s in Rome waiting for the new Pope.”