Pope Makes a Stir: Photo with Nike Shoes Goes Viral

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A photo of Pope Leo XIV in white Nike sneakers goes viral and causes a stir. Attention is regarded as unintended advertising.

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The sight of Leo XIV, the first American Pope, wearing sneakers from the iconic American sports brand Nike is becoming a global sensation. A scene of the Pope wearing black sneakers with a distinct Swoosh (Nike logo) appears in the trailer for the documentary "Leone a Roma" (Leo of Rome), which was recently released by Vatican News to commemorate the first anniversary of his inauguration.

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A familiar logo appears in the trailer for the life of Pope Leo XIV. Sneaker enthusiasts around the world lost it over the Catholic leader's sneakers.