When Pope Leo XIV stepped into St. Peter’s Square on the morning of June 11, 2025, few anticipated that a single accessory—not holy scripture or papal regalia—would end up dominating headlines around the world. The day began as expected, steeped in the sacred rhythm of tradition. Pilgrims filled the square, the white popemobile rolled forward, and the Pope, dressed in his signature papal white, offered waves and blessings to the crowds. Children craned their necks for a glimpse, parents clutched rosaries, and smartphones dotted the air like lanterns. Then came a moment that drew smiles: the Pope leaned down to...
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