Oprah Winfrey Has Hilarious Fangirl Moment Over Pope Leo at His Inaugural Mass

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Oprah Winfrey appeared thrilled when she managed to make a short, personal interaction with Pope Leo XIV after noticing him passing by in his popemobile.

On a Wednesday, at 71 years old, the renowned daytime TV figure posted a video showing the freshly elected Pope navigating through an enthusiastic throng following his initial mass service.

While Pope Leo’s car slowly moved by where Oprah and her friend Gayle King were standing, Oprah—having shed over 40 pounds in the past year and a half—exclaimed, “Chicago!

For many years, the city served as her familiar residence and the location where she filmed The Oprah Winfrey Show over several decades. Notably, it is also the place where the current pope, Pope Francis (born Robert Francis Prevost in 1955), was born.

It’s unclear if Pope Leo recognized Oprah pointing towards his former neighborhood, or simply spotted her and Gayle among the crowd, but either way, Oprah effectively caught his attention.

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As the Pope drove past, it seemed like he took a second look and gave an indication that he recognized them.

Pope Leo’s smile broadened further, and instead of merely waving at the cheering onlookers, he started directing his finger towards Oprah.

Oprah appeared to call out to her friends as the video neared its end, implying that possibly Fr. Manuel Dorantes was gesturing towards you.

Last Sunday, Oprah and Gayle King were present at Pope Francis’ first mass; the Instagram caption documented their encounter with the Pope as he passed by them in the Popemobile. This experience will undoubtedly remain etched in their memories, particularly for Chicago native Oprah.

In an article published on Oprah Daily, the influential figure in entertainment disclosed that both she and her companion Gayle, along with their mutual friend Maria Shriver, attended Pope Francis’s initial mass at the Vatican.

She revealed that it was Fr. Manuel who had invited the women to the celebration.

In her words, listening to Pope Leo deliver his homily filled me with optimism, as he spoke sincerely and straightforwardly about unity amidst our fragmented world.

Instead of wrapping her message in theology or strategic planning, she presented it as an open invitation. This invitation encouraged everyone to envision a world where love, service, and profound empathy were at the core, rather than fear or power struggles.

After a humorous video featuring Oprah and Gayle celebrating prior to attending one of Beyoncé’s Los Angeles concerts last month, Oprah playfully attended Pope Leo’s first mass, following another amusing incident.

In a video, Oprah exclaimed excitedly, “Let’s go, let’s go, let’s go!” before Gayle inserted lyrics from Beyoncé’s Texas Hold ‘Em, adding, “Stop acting tough, get up and dance already!

As I reflect on the concert, I acknowledge that my pre-show festivities with Oprah may have stirred a bit of controversy among some fans. They felt I was showcasing my prosperity excessively during our celebration prior to the performance.

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2025-05-22 05:29