The election of Pope Leo XIV from Chicago has sparked a revival of food-themed festivities across the city, particularly surrounding pizza. Local businesses like Portillo's are creatively renaming menu items, while Aurelio's Pizza gains prominence after the Pope was reported to be a fan of its thin crust. During a family visit before his papacy, Cardinal Robert Prevost enjoyed a pepperoni pizza at Aurelio's, leading the chain to celebrate by launching a special "pope-erroni" pizza and designating a table as the "Pope's Table" in his honor.
Chicago's food culture is thriving, and with the election of Pope Leo XIV from Chicago, the city is seeing a surge in pizza-themed celebrations that connect food with national pride.
Aurelio's Pizza, a local chain, is making headlines as Pope Leo XIV's favorite venue, where he famously ordered a pepperoni pizza during a family visit, igniting a special menu honoring him.
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