Don’t look now, but a confirmed gamer is leading the Catholic Church

Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope and the son of Pope John Paul II, recently revealed that his gaming habits—playing Wordle and Words with Friends before leaving for Rome—mirror those of other Americans in his age bracket. As the pontiff, however, he prioritized his role over his love for casual video games, keeping his mind focused on his new international responsibilities rather than the virtual escapes.