“He forgot he’s a celebrity”: Netizens react as Harry Styles gets spotted in Vatican crowd for New Pope election announcement

Although it might sound unbelievable, mega pop icon Harry Styles was part of the massive audience waiting at Saint Peter's Square in the Vatican on Thursday, May 8, 2025, for the Conclave Announcement of the new pope.

While waiting for the announcement, excited citizens couldn't help but point out the One Direction Alum in the crowd.

As reported by People, the Grammy Award-winning artist was spotted wearing a blue jacket and a gray baseball cap emblazoned with “Techno is My Boyfriend” on the front. Dark sunglasses completed the look.

Several news outlets carried the news, leading to numerous reactions from fans.

@outfotime commented.

“He forgot he’s a celebrity.”

Fans react to Harry Styles' appearance at Saint Peter's Square in the Vatican

Following the viral photos circulating all over social media showing Harry at the memorable event, several netizens have taken to X to share their opinion on his attendance. Many netizens were not surprised by the shocking news, describing Harry Styles as a “random celebrity.”

“harry styles is so random, one day he's at the grammys winning album of the year, then he's running a marathon in japan, but he could also be in rome waiting for the announcement of the new pope, i love being his fan,” @axlsugar tweeted.

“Harry Styles in the crowd watching as the new pope was being announced was not on my 2025 bingo card nor on anyone’s bingo card I assume. but I’m not surprised either. so fucking random yet it fits him perfectly. Live your life baby. :) let life in,” @roxx_rxn commented.

“he literally has more followers than the actual number of people who are right now in rome and he’s just standing there like he’s benson boone,” @outfotime added.

Other netizens pressed the singer for a new album.

Read more: Pope Leo XIV celebrates First Mass in Sistine Chapel within 24 hrs of his appointment

“harry styles really out here doing anything but finishing an album at the studio like alright trip to the vatican for the pope announcement glad you’re enjoying your free time and using it to travel,” @shelightsuprry stated.

“please why was harry styles at the pope announcement he’ll really do anything but release that damn album!!!!!” @mntwinsrachel wrote.

“no bc i have to say nothing could piss me off like harry styles being at the pope announcement today like SINGGGG BROTHER GET ON STAGE,” @battleshcarz tweeted.

“i’m crying why was harry styles in rome watching the pope get announced baby get in the STUDIO!!!” @landosparker added.

Read more: Was Harry Styles attending Pope Leo XIV's Conclave Election announcement? All we know so far as clip goes viral

This isn't the first time Harry Styles has done something so unexpected; recently, the "As It Was" crooner joined a Tokyo marathon and finished ahead of more than 20,000 runners with a time of under 3:30.

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