Pope Leon XIV and priest with a phone. Sign of the cross in the time of smartphones

The recording published by the official « Vatican News » channel lasts only a few seconds, but it has already attracted the attention of commentators and viewers. It shows Pope Leon XIV During the evening meeting with a group of faithful in one of the arcaded parts of the Vatican. The Holy Father approaches the gathered, stops, and then pray with them and gives blessing.

Telephone in one hand, a sign of the cross in the other

Among the present is a priest. He holds a smartphone in his hand and records the pope. He does not interrupt the registration even when everyone makes a sign of the cross. He does it without putting off the device. The faithful around them behave similarly. Most record a moment meetings with the Holy Father, Wanting to stop the memory and share it with loved ones.

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Pope Leon XIV meets the faithful. One of the priests does not interrupt the recording.

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The priest records the Pope’s blessing, holding the phone in his hand.