Why Fans Think New Pope Robert Prevost Is A Taylor Swift Fan

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Some followers of Taylor Swift speculate that the newly elected Pope, now known as Leo XIV (Robert Prevost), might be a fan of hers. This assumption arises following claims that Prevost shared news about her new album on social media platforms.

Here’s the reason some online users think Pope Leo XIV may be a fan of Taylor Swift and an explanation for these rumors.

Is new Pope Robert Prevost a Taylor Swift fan?

The singer famous for “Cruel Summer” has a global fanbase, yet it’s uncertain if Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, is among those fans.

The claim that Pope Leo XIV, formerly known as Twitter, posted about being a Swift fan and sharing an album release news for the singer’s 2024 album, The Tortured Poets Department, is false. Upon reviewing the screenshot provided, it appeared he had retweeted this information, but it was actually a fabricated post.

Check out the aforementioned post below:

Despite Robert Prevost not sharing any posts related to Taylor Swift, it’s possible that the post in question was created by Swifties, given their shared inside jokes. In response to the speculation about Pope Leo XIV potentially being a Swiftie, a fan humorously suggested on X, “Could he kindly ask God for ‘Reputation (Taylor’s Version)’?

On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, Robert Prevost was chosen as the new leader of the Catholic Church, officially taking on the role of Pope. Notably, this makes Pope Leo XIV the first American to assume the position of ruler in Vatican City. His brother expressed disbelief upon hearing the news, describing it as “too unreal.” In an interview with NBC Chicago, John Prevost stated, “It’s hard to believe. I haven’t had a chance to process it yet. It’s an incredible, overwhelming thing to grasp, but something to be incredibly proud of.

The 69-year-old new Pope held his first Mass on Friday, May 9, in the Sistine Chapel. In his first Mass, he pledged allegiance to align himself with “ordinary people” and against the rich and powerful. He said the “loss of religious faith” had led to “appalling violations of human dignity” around the globe. (via New York Times)

On May 8th, Pope Leo XIV spoke to his audience from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica prior to his first Mass. He also made it clear that he aimed to construct connections or bridges.

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2025-05-10 07:17