
Two men are getting attention online for kissing at the moment that it was announced that a new pope had been chosen at the Vatican.
The short video being shared online shows the crowd at St. Peter’s Square cheering when it was announced that a new pope had been elected. Two young men can be seen kissing quickly as the camera turns to them.
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Pope Leo XIV said the mission of the Catholic Church is one of “charity and love.”
“Those KINGS saw their opportunity and TOOK IT!” the person who posted the video to X wrote.
Those KINGS saw their opportunity and TOOK IT!#pope #habemuspapam pic.twitter.com/TFyUVw8xrf
— Martin thesundancekydd (@dontcallmekydd) May 8, 2025
One person who may have been one of the men responded with a picture of the two men kissing in front of the Vatican.
— Juan (@juantri86) May 8, 2025
While some people responded with hatred (because it’s X), others posted supportive comments.
love it! but pls protect yalls peace.this app is such a hateful place
Source: LGBTQ Nation