Harry Styles spotted in massive crowd greeting Pope Leo XIV at Vatican

Published: Friday, May 9, 2025 at 12:18 pm

Harry Styles Spotted at the Vatican: A Surprise Appearance Sparks Fan Frenzy

Pop superstar Harry Styles was unexpectedly spotted in a crowd at the Vatican on Thursday, sending social media into a frenzy. The "As It Was" singer, 31, was seen among the masses greeting Pope Leo XIV, the successor to Pope Francis.

A viral photo circulating on X (formerly Twitter) shows Styles keeping a low profile, sporting sunglasses, a blue jacket with the collar up, and a gray hat emblazoned with "Techno Is My Boyfriend." The jacket appears to be the same one he wore during a previous outing in London.

Fans were quick to react to the surprise sighting, with many joking about Styles' frequent public appearances. Some even suggested he should have been the one in charge, given his seemingly effortless presence. Others, however, questioned whether the individual in the photo was actually the Grammy-winning artist.

This isn't the first time Styles has been seen in public recently. He was also seen at Liam Payne's funeral in November 2024, where he was joined by former One Direction bandmates Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, and Louis Tomlinson. Styles penned a heartfelt tribute to Payne, who died in October 2024.

Since then, Styles has largely remained out of the spotlight, with the exception of a surprise duet with Stevie Nicks in July 2024. He also recently broke up with his girlfriend, Taylor Russell, and has not been linked to anyone else since. The Vatican appearance marks a rare public moment for the singer, leaving fans wondering what he's up to next.

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