Harry Styles was spotted in the crowd during Pope Leo XIV's inaugural speech on May 8, and fans were quick to share their reactions online, sharing their excitement and wondering why he was in attendance. As the new Pope took the papal throne after the conclave in Vatican City, the musician was photographed in the crowd.
The singer was seen keeping a low profile, blending in with the audience as the historic announcement unfolded. Pope Leo XIV, the first American Pope in history, had just been elected after a two-day conclave, and his first public remarks were eagerly awaited by thousands gathered outside St. Peter's Basilica.
In an unexpected twist, fans soon realized the former One Direction star was also in attendance. Harry was seen wearing a gray cap with the phrase "Techno is my boyfriend," paired with dark sunglasses.
Fans quickly began sharing photos on social media of the British singer among the crowd, with many amused by his random yet fitting appearance at the historic event.
"Harry Styles is so random, one day he’s winning Album of the Year at the Grammys, next he’s running a marathon in Japan, and today he’s in Rome waiting for the announcement of the new pope. I love being his fan," one fan wrote.
"Can’t believe the new pope got a glimpse of Harry Styles on his first day of the job," another person commented. This is not the singer's first "random" appearance, as he surprised fans in March at the Tokyo Marathon.
At the end of March, Harry was seen with Alessandro Michele, the creative head at Valentino, in Rome. The sighting sparked speculation about what could be in the works, including rumors of a possible collaboration, given their history of working together during Alessandro's time at Gucci.