Pope Leo X, the first American pontiff, engaged in a light-hearted exchange with worshippers outside the Vatican, revealing his preferred hot dog toppings. When a supporter joked about his Chicago roots, the 70-year-old pope initially said he only uses mustard, but quickly corrected himself to include ketchup.
Following his topping confession, a worshipper tossed a plush hot dog toy towards the pope, who appeared to try catching it. The incident highlights the pope's fondness for American comfort food, with reports also noting his preference for pizza shipped from the US on dry ice.
The former Cardinal Robert Prevost, born in Chicago, has maintained his connection to American cuisine since becoming pope. The light-hearted moment was captured by onlookers and shared widely on social media.
