Pope Leo the Fourteenth, revered for his quiet strength and unwavering principles, has just ignited a media firestorm. During a ceremonial encounter with Duchess Catherine, he did the unthinkable: he refused her handshake. Tensions rose. Cameras rolled. But just as the room stiffened with disbelief, the Pope made a bold, unexpected move that turned a simple greeting into global speculation. No one—neither royals nor cardinals—saw it coming. Was it defiance? A message? Or something far deeper? You’re about to witness a moment rewriting protocol, power, and perception.
