Pope Leo has unexpectedly become a trending topic among Pokémon fans after viral images surfaced claiming he signed a Popplio Pokémon card.
The surprise moment originated from a social media post on X by user @ItsMeKingTheo, who wrote, “MY HOMIE GOT HIS POPPLIO POKEMON CARD SIGNED BY POPE LEO.”
The post included three images: one showing a standard Popplio card, another showing a man meeting Pope Leo, and the last appearing to display the Pope’s signature on the card itself.
MY HOMIE GOT HIS POPPLIO POKEMON CARD SINGED BY POPE LEO. pic.twitter.com/pyqf7px0jB
— King Theo (@ItsMeKingTheo) July 5, 2025
While no official confirmation has been made, the internet was quick to respond with a mix of amusement and amazement.
Popplio, a water-type starter from the seventh generation of Pokémon games, first appeared in Pokémon Sun and Moon on the Nintendo 3DS.
The card, now allegedly graced by the Pope's signature, has been dubbed “blessed” by fans in jest.
It’s unclear what the Vatican’s stance is on Pokémon, but the moment has already sparked countless memes and speculation about which Pokémon might be next to receive papal approval.
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