People losing it after spotting ‘surreal’ detail

Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, recently celebrated Holy Mass after taking on his new role on May 8. In his early weeks as leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo has been vocal about achieving a lasting peace in Ukraine, calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, and welcoming India and Pakistan’s ceasefire. However, fans noticed something unusual during a recent mass: the 69-year-old Pope was wearing an Apple Watch.

While it’s common for people to wear such tech, seeing the pope sporting a fitness watch struck many as amusing and surreal. Social media posts highlighted this detail, with comments like “The Pontiff wearing an Apple Watch is really surreal,” and “The Apple Watch is so funny.” Apparently, it’s not the first time he’s been seen with the device, as some recalled glimpses of it even before his election. One Reddit user found a picture of Pope Leo blessing a parishioner while wearing the watch, suggesting he’s a long-time fan of the Apple gadget.