Vogue has released its unranked list of the 55 best-dressed people of 2025, featuring stars across fashion, entertainment, politics, and even religion. Notable inclusions range from style icons like Rihanna, Hailey Bieber, and Michelle Obama, to unexpected entries such as Pope Leo XIV, celebrated for his traditional yet striking papal attire. The Pope is one of just 17 men to make the list.
Beyond fashion, Pope Leo XIV’s appearance on the list reflects the wider global attention he has drawn since ascending to the papacy. Many of the themes associated with his leadership—including unity and dialogue—were first envisioned by the late Pope Francis, who had planned key outreach trips before his death. Yet bridge-building is a message Pope Leo has embraced as his own, beginning with his first address from the balcony of St. Peter’s in May.
Robert Prevost is the first North American to be elected pope. A symbolic and historic choice for the Catholic Church, his accession as leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics reflects shifting geopolitical dynamics and signals a broader change in the Church’s global balance of power. Not considered a frontrunner, his election surprised many, including American citizens gathered in St. Peter’s Square during the conclave. So who is the man now known as Pope Leo XIV, and what is his message?
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