Does 'Pope Leo XIV' Favor A THIN, But Rakish Mustache? [Or Is He Avoiding His Mole?]

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As with his limp, this was something I had noticed from the start.

Initially I didn't give it much attention. But it always appeared to be there. Very thin and subtle, but definitely a thin ('landing') strip left unshaved.

It was the 1st thing I noticed on his official portrait (left, in image above) this morning. Yes, it was more noticeable at lower magnifications.

I went & looked at a few more images. That strip is always there.

I also noticed he has a small mole above his left lip. That must make shaving problematic. Such moles are easy to nick. So, that might be the reason. He leaves a strip above his lips unshaved to avoid the mole. That could very well be it.

But then again, & I looked, Augustinians, like him, are said to favor facial hair.

The last bearded pope was Innocent XII (reigned 1691-1700).

Nothing wrong with a pope with a mustache. Kind of rakish & dapper. I like it.

Now that I have told you, keep an eye on it.

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