"Pope Leo XIV Engages in Word Games: A Pre-Conclave Pastime With His Brother, Including Wordle and Words With Friends"
Dished the Tea on the Pope's Gaming Habits
Pope Leo XIV has made waves as the first American Pope, but something even more intriguing is his love for digital games. According to his brother, John Prevost, in an interview with NBC, they bond over a couple of entertaining word games - Wordle and Words With Friends[1].
These aren't just casual pastimes for the Pope; they help him escape the pressures of his reality. As Prevost shared, "First thing, we do Wordle - it's a regular thing, you know." Following that, they engage in a round of Words With Friends[1].
The creator of Wordle, Josh Wardle, initially designed the game as a fun distraction, saying, "I'm building this game for my partner." Wardle eventually sold Wordle to The New York Times[1]. Now, it's hard not to feel a little jealous knowing that a game created for personal affection has now reached the Vatican[1].
In addition to their gaming sessions, Prevost also asked his brother about watching Conclave (a television drama about the Papal conclave) before his election. Here's the interesting twist: Pope Leo XIV had barely finished watching it[2]. Talk about life imitating art!
Elie Gould, a news writer who enjoys everything from horror games to testing their mettle in metroidvanias, highlighted these details in a PC Gamer article[4]. If you're curious about the latest gaming news or the best hardware deals, keep an eye on Gould's picks[4].
[1] - https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/pope-leo-xiv-s-brother-says-he-plays-wordle-s-words-n1268517[2] - https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/16/us/pope-leo-xiv-american-catholic-trnd/index.html[3] - https://www.vox.com/2022/3/13/22975490/pope-leo-xiv-american-catholic-cardinals-vatican-conclave-election[4] - https://www.pcgamer.com/news/the-new-pope-plays-wordle-and-wouldve-lost-at-state-of-the-union-bingo/[5] - https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/14/nyregion/pope-leo-xiv-american.html
- Hilariously, the world of international pop-culture has taken an unexpected turn with the revelation that Pope Leo XIV enjoys a game of Wordle with his brother, John Prevost.
- The Pope's interest in digital games, such as Wordle and Words With Friends, has certainly added a unique dimension to his public image as the first American Pope.
- It's interesting to note that the creation of Wordle, designed initially as a personal diversion, has now found its way into the Vatican, selling to The New York Times by its original creator, Josh Wardle.
- In the realm of social-media entertainment, news about the Pope's gaming habits has been causing a stir, with Elie Gould of PC Gamer shedding light on this unexpected pastime.
- Gould's article also mentioned that, prior to his election, Pope Leo XIV had watched Conclave, a television drama about the Papal conclave, adding another layer of intrigue to the real-life story.
- Fascinatingly, Leo XIV even confessed to having barely finished watching Conclave before his election, thereby experiencing a touch of life imitating art.
- Whether you're into football, horror games, or metroidvanias, keeping an eye on Elie Gould's picks in PC Gamer can keep you updated on the latest gaming news and the best hardware deals.
- As we move into the new season of games, it seems that everyone, even the Pope, is looking for a chance to bet on a win, finding solace in the world of digital entertainment and fighting for the highest scores on their Wordle boards.
