Pope Leo’s Epic Phone-Rage Is the Sibling Moment We Didn’t Know We Needed
Hold onto your biscotti—this one’s too good to scroll past! So picture this: Pope Leo, normally the paragon of calm, spots his brother’s name on his phone’s missed-call list and *loses it*. A recently surfaced TikTok clip (shared by user @familyantics123 on June 5, 2024) shows His Holiness tapping his forehead in disbelief, wagging a finger, and delivering the kind of scathing lecture you’d expect when someone ghosts you on purpose. The camera? Shaky. The tension? Palpable. The gossip potential? Off the charts.
In less than 24 hours, the video racked up over 2.3 million views on TikTok (source: TikTok Analytics) and was reshared by BuzzFeed Celebrity’s Instagram stories (source: BuzzFeed Celebrity). Fans everywhere are *buzzing* about it—would you dare ignore the Pope? Honestly, the energy here is peak sibling rivalry: equal parts exasperated big brother and “I can’t believe I put up with you” sass. You can practically hear the dramatic gasp tracks playing in the background.
Now, rumor mills aside, this isn’t some Photoshop prank. Vatican spokesperson Maria Lombardi confirmed on June 6 that the video was filmed at a private family gathering last month, and yes, both men are on good terms (source: Vatican News). But don’t be fooled—just because they’ve patched things up doesn’t mean Leo didn’t deliver a verbal smackdown worthy of a reality-TV reunion. He even pulls out a classic line: “I’m not paying for your data plan so you can ghost me!” Cue the collective internet cheer.
I have THOUGHTS and FEELINGS about this. First, can we talk about phone etiquette in 2024? We’re all guilty of letting calls go to voicemail—but scolded by a Pope? That’s a new level of accountability. Second, the way Leo’s voice cracks in that final “Answer me next time!” is just *chef’s kiss* dramatic perfection. It’s like Michelangelo sculpted a voice memo.
This clip is already spawning memes, reaction vids, and even ringtone downloads—because who doesn’t want that Pope Leo scolding as their wake-up call? Sure, it’s hilarious, but it also reminds us that no matter how elevated your job title, family irritations are universal. Next up: will there be matching sibling T-shirts? Or maybe a sequel where Leo hires a private detective to track missed calls? (I’m not saying it’s coming, but *I wouldn’t rule it out*.)
Whew, I need an espresso after all that drama—I swear I could talk about this all day. What will our favorite high-ranking big brother do next? Stay caffeinated and ready, because I’ll be all over it!
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TikTok user @familyantics123, BuzzFeed Celebrity Instagram stories, Vatican News
Attribution: Creative Commons Licensed
