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Pope Leo XIV Card Breaks Record with 133,535 Sales

5/14/2025

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Topps Breaks Records

Topps has made history with its trading card of Pope Leo XIV, selling an astonishing 133,535 copies, breaking records for non-sports cards. Priced at $8.99, this card honors the first American-born pope and was available for a limited time. Collectors are particularly eager for the exclusive "White Smoke" edition, with only 267 copies in circulation.

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Pope Fuses Faith and Sports

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, has captured hearts with his passion for the Chicago White Sox, merging faith with sports in a way never seen before. His election has ignited a betting frenzy on teams linked to him, like the White Sox and Villanova basketball, creating a buzz that intertwines papal influence with American culture.

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Topps Breaks Records

Topps has made history with its trading card of Pope Leo XIV, selling an astonishing 133,535 copies, breaking records for non-sports cards. Priced at $8.99, this card honors the first American-born pope and was available for a limited time. Collectors are particularly eager for the exclusive "White Smoke" edition, with only 267 copies in circulation.

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