Overview
- The pope welcomed the Harlem Globetrotters to St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City and attempted a fingertip ball spin with their help.
- Video shows a Globetrotter starting the spin, positioning the pope’s hand, and briefly transferring the ball before it slipped off.
- Onlookers applauded as Pope Leo smiled and shook hands with the team after the light attempt.
- The Associated Press reported the exchange and TMZ and sports sites amplified it, turning the scene into a viral item.
- The moment adds to Pope Leo XIV’s near‑one‑year public profile built on casual, non‑political encounters.