Harry Styles Spotted in St. Peter’s Square Awaiting Pope Announcement

Harry Styles Makes Surprise Appearance at Vatican During New Pope’s Election

HARRY STYLES – Fans were stunned as Harry Styles was spotted in St. Peter’s Square, blending in with the crowd awaiting the new pope’s announcement.

International music icon Harry Styles made an unexpected appearance in St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City during one of the most significant moments in recent Catholic history — the announcement of the new pope. The singer was reportedly seen among the crowd as white smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling the successful election of the next leader of the Catholic Church.

A viral post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by user @NisaKanat18 added to the buzz, as she shared a candid photo of Styles from the square. “While I was watching the Pope’s announcement in St. Peter’s Square, Harry Styles passed by me and our eyes met,” she wrote in Turkish. “I immediately photographed this memory. What a day!” she added, clearly excited about the encounter.

The crowd had gathered to witness the historic announcement of the new pope, following days of anticipation. Earlier today, American-Peruvian Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected as the 268th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. Prevost, 69, secured the required two-thirds majority on the fourth round of voting by the 133 cardinal electors.

The conclave, held inside the Sistine Chapel, concluded around 12:08 a.m. Philippine time on May 9, when white smoke emerged — the traditional signal that a new pope has been chosen. This conclave was noted for being the most diverse in Church history, with cardinals hailing from over 70 countries, reflecting the global nature of modern Catholicism.

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

It remains unclear whether Harry Styles was attending for spiritual reasons, personal interest, or simply as a curious visitor. Nonetheless, his presence added a unique pop culture twist to a sacred event, captivating fans and observers alike.

As Pope Leo XIV begins his papacy, Harry Styles’ unexpected appearance will remain a memorable footnote to this momentous occasion.