Pope Leo XIV’s first few weeks had liturgical fashion aficionados noticing a shift toward an older, more traditional papal wardrobe. After Francis’ revolutionary papacy, Vatican watchers are wondering if Leo’s return to past sartorially will be mirrored in his attitude to policy.

The phrase "Like a Prayer" has taken on a whole new significance for Madonna, as a recent discovery has revealed a surprising family connection to the Pope. In a collaborative article between The New York Times,

It turns out, the newly appointed Pope Leo XIV (born Robert Francis Prevost) has an astonishingly celebrity-ridden family tree.