Pope Leo XIV continues to surprise the world in his papacy. Just recently, he received a delightful gift of a Pokémon card, and even signed another!

Pope Leo XIV

During a Jubilee Year celebration in the UK, a member of the Diocese of Copenhagen presented him with a reverse holo foil Popplio card. Remarkably, the Pope seemed to enjoy the moment, showing off the card to his guards. The attendee narrated the encounter:

“Your Holiness! It is a great pleasure to meet you, and thank you for your speech. I have brought you a gift! takes out a reverse holo foil Popplio It’s a Popplio, it sounds like Pope Leo!”

The Pope laughed amiably and agreed to sign a copy for the fan, stating, “Of course!”

I’m no expert, but the Pope’s touch is considered by Catholics as a blessing so… does that make this Pokémon card a relic of the Catholic Church?

This charming interaction is further proof that Pope Leo XIV embraces modernity, adding a dash of humor to the seriousness of his role.