In a surprising revelation during a virtual meeting with American Catholic youth on Friday, Pope Leo XIV disclosed a personal detail about his daily routine: he uses a different starting word each day when playing the popular online game Wordle. The pontiff shared this tidbit at the outset of a Q&A session, which was part of his remote address to the National Catholic Youth Conference held this year in Indianapolis. The event was broadcast via U.S. Catholic network EWTN, connecting the Vatican to the annual Catholic rally. Pope Leo, who was elected in May, has been known to enjoy Wordle daily, a fact previously revealed by his brother, John Prevost. The brothers often compare their Wordle strategies, a common practice among friends and family. During the session, which touched on topics like artificial intelligence, social media, and the future of the Catholic Church, the Pope’s casual mention of his Wordle habits added a lighthearted moment to the otherwise structured discussion. Wordle, a simple yet addictive online puzzle, challenges players to guess a five-letter word in six attempts and has garnered millions of daily users worldwide.
Pontifical secret revealed: Pope Leo XIV changes his Wordle start word each day
