The pizza was from Aurelio’s in Chicago’s south suburbs

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 6:13PM
The pope was given a box of pizza, straight from his hometown of Chicago.
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo received a surprise on a ride through Saint Peter’s Square in his Pope Mobile.
The pope was given a box of pizza, straight from his hometown of Chicago.
The pizza was from Aurelio’s in Chicago’s south suburbs.
Pope Leo has said that it’s his favorite spot and was photographed at the pizza shop less than a year ago, when he was a cardinal.
There has been no word about what toppings were on the pie.
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