Over the weekend, people weren’t gawking at a new decree—but at Pope Leo XIV’s wrist. During his first Holy Mass, the 69-year-old pontiff was spotted rocking an Apple Watch, blending ancient tradition with modern tech.
Social media lit up:
“The Pontiff wearing an Apple Watch is surreal!”
“It gets me every time!”
Photos show him blessing the crowd in full vestments—smartwatch in clear view. Tech fans quickly ID’d the device, with Apple news accounts confirming: Yes, the Pope is an Apple Watch guy.
Turns out, he’s worn it since his pre-papacy days. Old-school ritual meets digital age? Makes perfect sense—even the Holy Father might be counting his steps.
