Souvenirs and memorabilia everywhere! Devotional items anyone! Merchandize everything!
"Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope and a native of Chicago, has sparked a fast-growing cottage industry of merchandise and tourism centered on his historic election.
From “Da Pope” shirts and Sox jerseys to bobbleheads and prayer cards, American demand has turned the papacy into a booming brand.
Chicago is the epicenter of this frenzy, with local businesses rolling out themed food and memorabilia, while Rome sees a spike in U.S. tourism. See more merchandise here.
Vatican officials are expected to clamp down on the use of the papal image, perhaps within weeks, according to Italian news reports."
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