It wasn’t a fiery homily or a bold Vatican proclamation that got tongues wagging over the weekend. Instead, it was a piece of sleek, black aluminum strapped around the wrist of one of the most powerful spiritual leaders on Earth.

Yes, you read that right — the newly appointed Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost in Chicago, is wearing an Apple Watch.

A Papal Introduction With a Twist
The 69-year-old pontiff officially began his tenure as head of the Roman Catholic Church on May 8, and his early days in the papacy have already been marked by serious global advocacy. He’s called for peace in Ukraine and Gaza, has urged the release of hostages, and publicly praised the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan. His messages, urgent and heartfelt, have echoed across pulpits and newsrooms alike.

But while Pope Leo XIV is busy appealing for peace, the internet is preoccupied with a different kind of statement — one that’s more tech-savvy than theological.

A Watch That Made the World Watch
It happened during a recent Holy Mass. Photographers captured the new pope delivering blessings in his ceremonial white vestments — robes heavy with centuries of history and tradition. But there, peeking from beneath the sacred garments on his left wrist, was a modern twist: an unmistakable Apple Watch.