Earlier version, Friday 4 September
Pope Leo XIV makes Vanity Fair Best Dressed list
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Pope Leo XIV named to Vanity Fair's Best Dressed list
Vanity Fair included Pope Leo XIV in its annual Best Dressed list on August 5. The magazine placed the pope in the category titled the originals, naming him the sixth best-dressed personality of 2026.
This marks the second time during his pontificate that the pope has appeared on a major fashion magazine's list. He was previously named one of the 55 best-dressed individuals by Vogue magazine in December 2025.
AI-assisted briefing based on the sources below.Sources behind this story
- ReportingPope Leo XIV makes ‘Best Dressed’ list: Here’s the meaning behind his papal garments
The Irish Catholic · Francesca Pollio Fenton
- ReportingLeo XIV, sixth of the best-dressed personalities of 2026 according to Vanity Fair
ZENIT News Agency · Valentina di Giorgio
How the coverage unfolded
- Sep 2, 11:07 PM The Irish Catholic Pope Leo XIV makes ‘Best Dressed’ list: Here’s the meaning behind his papal garments
- Sep 4, 6:53 AM ZENIT News Agency Français Léon XIV, sixième personnalité la mieux habillée de 2026 selon Vanity Fair
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