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Pope Leo Dons Throwback-Style Nike Sneakers For a Rome Stroll

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This time, it's not AI: Pope Leo XIV was spotted wearing a pair of Nike's Franchise Low Plus trainers in a new documentary.

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White sneakers, baseball cap: Once again, a recording of Pope Leo XIV is circulating with a fashionable statement. Like his predecessor, he does not seem to have fallen into luxury. At least earlier.

·Germany
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As the first American Pope Leo XIV (71) marked his first anniversary of inauguration on the 8th, a scene showing him wearing Nike sneakers, a representative American sports brand, has been released and is becoming a global sensation. Vatican News released a trailer for the documentary *Leone a Roma* (Leo in Rome) commemorating the Pope's first anniversary of inauguration, in which the Pope is seen wearing white Nike sneakers with a clear black S…

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The shot comes from the trailer of the Vatican documentary "Leone" in Rome, shot before Prevost became Pope: under the white robe a pair of sneakers of the American company appear. On social explode irony, meme and model hunting

·Turin, Italy
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Brief trailer of the most recently announced documentary by the Vatican shows Robert Prevost with a relaxed skateboard inspired footwear. Here is "Leon in Rome" and with his white Nike.

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An old photo of Pope Leo XIV is currently causing a stir on social media. It shows the first American pope wearing Nike sneakers under his priestly vestments. A short Vatican film trailer has caused a viral sensation online. The Vatican documentary highlights the experiences and milestones of his ministry in Italy, including his travels, meetings with his confreres, and his time as a priest. The article, "Old photo of the pope causes a stir. Sne…

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