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Hindustan Times
an hour ago
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- Hindustan Times
What is Pope Leo's favorite pizza? Hint: It was delivered from Chicago to Vatican
Pope Leo XIV got his favorite pizza, all the way from Chicago to the Vatican. The 69-year-old, formerly known as Cardinal Robert Prevost, before he became the first American Pope this April, got a special care package from fans, as he was riding through St Peter's Square in Rome on July 30. Pope Leo XIV was making his way through the crowd in the Vatican, when he saw a pizza sign and stopped in his tracks.(AP) The video shows the Pope riding in a vehicle, making his way through the crowd, when he sees a pizza sign and stops in his tracks. What is the Pope's favorite pizza? Seeing the sign of Aurelio's Pizza brought the Pope to a halt and Madeline Daley, the 22-year-old from Cincinnati, who made the trip to deliver the pizza spoke about her experience to NBC News. "When Pope Leo came around, he kept grabbing babies to bless them, but as soon as he saw the pizza, he had babies in his hand, but he's still saying, like, 'Get me that pizza, I want that pizza,' ' she said in a video interview. 'And seeing the logo made him light up, and his smile was from ear to ear and he was extremely excited about it,' she added. Also Read | Pope to bestow one of Catholic Church's highest honors on John Henry Newman John Prevost, the Pope's brother confirmed that he ate the six-inch pepperoni pizza, which was shipped using dry ice, WGN-TV reported. Joe Aurelio, president and CEO of Aurelio's Pizza, meanwhile, told NBC News 'Pope Leo has been a lifetime Aurelio's fan and going to Aurelio's Pizza in Homewood, Ill., since the 1960s. So it's been part of his life and for him to recognize [the pizza] and actually stop there in the audience was amazing.' Daley's friends also told WGN-TV how they were a group of young Catholic influencers who made it their mission to get the Pope this pizza. Jayden Remias of Ohio and Jake Ochave of Virginia went to Chicago to pick it up. Aurelio's is an Illinois restaurant chain that specializes in thin crust varieties of Chicago-style pizzas. The chain has three corporate owned stores and 37 franchised locations in six states.
Time of India
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Viral: Pope Leo's wholesome reaction on receiving Chicago Pizza melts the internet
Image credits: X It seems you can get the man out of Chicago, but not Chicago out of the man. Pope Leo XIV, who was elected to the papacy on May 8, 2025, is the first American Pope in history. Born in Chicago in 1955 to parents of French, Italian and Spanish descent, Pope Leo's father was a school principal, and his mother had degrees in library science and education. It seems some parts of his life before the Papacy still stay dear to him, such as the pizza from Chicago. On July 30, while on his way to St. Peter's Square in the Vatican City, the Pope received a special delivery that definitely made his day. Videos viral on the internet show a member of the crowd giving the pontiff, 69, a box from Aurelio's Pizza in Chicago's southern suburbs as he arrived in his open-air popemobile for his weekly audience. The person could be seen holding a banner that read "We have Aurelio's Pizza", and when the Pope saw the box, he appeared to be delighted and even gave a thumbs up to the person. According to 6 ABC, Pope Leo was known to frequent the original Homewood location of the restaurant when he was just Father Bob. In an ode to the Pope, Joe Aurelio, the owner of the place, even announced the "Poperoni Pizza" in early July, which is a traditional pepperoni pizza with a layer of cup and crisp pepperoni. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Full mouth dental implants for the elderly in Malaysia - see prices in 2025 Dental Implants | Search Ads Search Now Undo Located in Illinois, Aurelio's Pizza quickly took credit and posted on Facebook that it was "another blessing to have Pope Leo acknowledge our pizza at St. Peter's Square." Netizens react to Pope Leo's reaction to the Chicago Pizza ' Image credits: X Since it was the Pope who pointed towards the person with the banner and the pizza, and his guard got it for him, many agree that he loves the pizza from the brand. "He probably said, 'I need that, NOW!' 😂" wrote a person on X. "This is so wholesome!! 🥰😅" added another. "Find someone who looks at you the way Pope Leo XIV looks at deep dish pizza", commented one sharing a photo of the Pope looking at the pizza box. "That was a very nice thing for that individual to do 🙂 Deep Dish Pizza is a Chicago tradition 🙂" added one, appreciating the person who got the pizza from Chicago to the Vatican City. "That's very thoughtful. As a Chicago boy himself, His Holiness must have really appreciated it," commended another.
Filipino Times
13 hours ago
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- Filipino Times
Youth Jubilee in Rome: Pilgrims arrive to pray with Relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis ahead of historic Papal events
Thousands of young pilgrims arrived in the Eternal City for the much-anticipated Youth Jubilee 2025, a weeklong gathering filled with prayer, reconciliation, and personal encounters with Pope Leo XIV. Among the spiritual highlights was the rare opportunity to venerate a first-class relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis—the heart of the young computer whiz who captured the world's attention for his devotion to the Eucharist before his death at just 15 years old. Acutis Center – San Marcello Church, Via del Corso, Rome, Italy Just blocks from St. Peter's Square, the Church of San Marcello al Corso was transformed into the 'Blessed Carlo Acutis Center.' Pilgrims gathered to pray, submit written intentions destined for Acutis' tomb in Assisi, and participate in daily Eucharistic adoration from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. featuring his sacred relic. Evening programs included live music, personal testimonies, and collective prayer sessions. 15-year-old Carlo Acutis will become first millennial Saint in September On July 29, the center unveiled a 1,000-piece mosaic portrait of Acutis, crafted by artist Johnny Vrba. An exhibit of Eucharistic miracles, which Acutis himself painstakingly cataloged before his death, was also on display throughout the event. The Youth Jubilee formed part of the broader Holy Year 2025 celebration, a global Catholic initiative featuring religious, cultural, and social events for various sectors of the Church and society. As tents rose once again on the grounds of Tor Vergata, where millions had gathered for World Youth Day in 2000, a new generation of young Catholics stepped forward to make their mark. United in faith, inspired by the life of Blessed Carlo Acutis, and moved by Pope Leo XIV's call for peace, hope, and renewal, they created a powerful witness of faith for today's world. (Alona Cochon)
UPI
15 hours ago
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- UPI
Pope to honor St. John Henry Newman with 'Doctor of the Church' title
Pope Leo XIV on Thursday will bestow Anglican convert St. John Henry Newman with the honor of 'Doctor of the Church." File Photo by Sefano Spaziani/UPI | License Photo July 31 (UPI) -- Pope Leo XIV will bestow St. John Henry Newman, the influential 19th-century Anglican convert, with the honor of "Doctor of the Church" on Thursday. The Holy See Press Office confirmed in a statement that Leo approved the recommendation of Newman to receive the honor following a meeting with the Plenary Session of Cardinals and Bishops, Members of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints. The title "Doctor of the Church" is for individuals whose writings have left an impact on the Catholic church. This decision holds personal sentimental value for Leo with his and Newman's similar profound admiration for St. Augustine of Hippo. Only three dozen figures have been bestowed the Anglican convert in the 2,000-year history of the Church. Pope Benedict XVI beatified him in Britain in 2010, following Pope Francis made Newman a saint in 2019. Newman was born in 1801. He took a trip in 1832 to Italy to "deepen his inner search with his faith". In 1845, he wrote The Development of Christian Doctrine. In 1879, Newman was made cardinal by Pope Leo XIII. He continued his work until he passed away in 1890.
Yahoo
15 hours ago
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Watch Pope Leo XIV receive box of Chicago pizza in Vatican City
Pope Leo XIV received a special delivery en route to St. Peter's Square in Vatican City on July 30. Video footage shows a member of the crowd giving the pontiff, 69, a box from Aurelio's Pizza in Chicago's south suburbs as he arrived in St. Peter's Square in his open-air popemobile for his weekly audience. The gesture appeared to have delighted the pope, who gave a thumbs-up gesture upon receiving the box. According to 6 ABC, the Chicago native was known to frequent the original Homewood location of the restaurant when he was simply known as Father Bob. Although the toppings were not revealed, Joe Aurelio, owner of the pizzeria, announced the new "Poperoni Pizza" in early July, which features traditional pepperoni pizza topped with a layer of cup and crisp pepperoni. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Pizza was from Aurelio's Pizza The pizza delivered to the pope, known as Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost outside of his papal position, appears to be from Illinois-based Aurelio's Pizza, which was quick to take credit. The pizza joint, which has locations in Illinois, Minnesota, California and Florida, in a post on Facebook, said it was "another blessing to have Pope Leo acknowledge our pizza at St. Peter's Square." Aurelio's also invited the pope to visit them the "next time he is back home" and requested followers to connect them to the person who delivered the pizza about 4,800 miles away so the shop "can personally thank them." Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@ and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Pope Leo gets a special delivery from Chicago: Aurelio's pizza Solve the daily Crossword
