Harry Styles has revealed the surprising circumstances surrounding his attendance at the Vatican for the election of Pope Leo XIV. The pop star was spotted by fans in Saint Peter’s Square during the conclave, which took place following the death of Pope Francis in April 2025. In a recent interview with BBC Radio 1, Styles explained that his presence at the historic event was not planned.
“I was getting a haircut in Rome,” Styles recounted. “I heard all these people start shouting, ‘Habemus papam! Habemus papam!’ People are just running down the street.” His hairstylist paused to inform him of the announcement, and Styles, intrigued by the excitement, decided to take a short walk to the iconic square. “So then he finished up, and I was like, ‘I’m a five-minute walk from there,’ so I walked over there. It was wild.”
The conclave resulted in the election of Chicago-born missionary Robert Prevost as the first U.S. pope, marking a historic moment for the Catholic Church. Prevost succeeded Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88, leaving a significant legacy. The conclave, which officially began on March 6, 2025, saw cardinals from around the world gather to select the Church’s 267th pontiff.
After wrapping up his Love On Tour in 2023, Styles took a step back from the music scene to recharge and explore new experiences. During the past year, he has been seen participating in various activities, including a marathon in Tokyo in March and joining a run club in London in April.
As Styles prepares to make his return to music, he recently announced the release of his fourth solo album titled Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally, scheduled for release on March 6, 2025. In addition, he will embark on the Together, Together tour, which kicks off on May 16 in Amsterdam and concludes on December 13 in Sydney, Australia.
With these upcoming projects, Harry Styles aims to make a triumphant return to the music industry, showcasing his artistic evolution while reflecting on the unexpected moments that have shaped his journey.
