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Anaundda Elijah's avatar

WONDERFUL STORY. When a pope and a pizza make headlines, you know that hearts all over the world are SMILING and connecting at this very moment

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Christopher Hale's avatar

Thank you for reading, Anaundda! We need some good news to reflect on.

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Kate's avatar

I love this story, Christopher! Please keep up writing about Pope Leo XIV, for the world to know him better, he is a fascinating personality, and I believe will be a remarkable Pope.

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AnnH's avatar

I lived in Chicago for a few years and lived on stuffed spinach/mushroom pizza from Giordano’s! Thx for sharing this uplifting story! 😋

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Julia Fogg's avatar

P.S. The world needs more Leo!!!

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Pati Harris's avatar

I grew up just a few towns away from where Pope Leo did. The “Poperoni” pizza being thin crust (aka tavern style) makes perfect sense. That’s actually the true, OG, Chicago-style pizza!

And, Aurelio’s awesome! This story makes me so happy - thanks so much for providing some joy!

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Christopher Hale's avatar

Thank you for educating me, Pati! And thank you for reading.

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Kevin C's avatar

Not to be a downer, but has anyone stopped to consider the state of a slice of pizza brought from Chicago to Rome?

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Christopher Hale's avatar

I hope they didn't cook it in Illinois! Thanks for reading, Kevin.

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E2's avatar

I imagine it traveled in an uncooked state, with local arrangements to make it fresh for the delivery.

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Julia Fogg's avatar

Thank you, Christopher! A lovely, uplifting story in the midst of the crisis. I am not a Roman Catholic, but I adore Pope Leo; he is the embodiment of Christ’s representative on Earth, and a true and humble leader of people. He puts hope back into the world. Thank you for writing about him 🙏

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Christopher Hale's avatar

Thank you for reading! It means the world to me.

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Edie Sadowski's avatar

It is sooooo refreshing to red about a real man of the people who isn't trying to get headlines or scam people!❤️👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

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Edie Sadowski's avatar

Read. Sorry

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