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Governor Pritzker Gifts Pope Beer During Vatican Visit

11/20/2025

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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker presented Pope Leo in Vatican City with a four-pack of Da Pope beer from a Chicago brewery.
Pritzker, a Democrat, suggested the pope—the first U.S. pope—might enjoy the local brew.
The pope responded, "We'll put that in the fridge."
Pritzker's visit had no stated purpose.
The Vatican has not commented on whether Pope Leo plans to try the beer.

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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker presented Pope Leo in Vatican City with a four-pack of Da Pope beer from a Chicago brewery.
Pritzker, a Democrat, suggested the pope—the first U.S. pope—might enjoy the local brew.
The pope responded, "We'll put that in the fridge."
Pritzker's visit had no stated purpose.
The Vatican has not commented on whether Pope Leo plans to try the beer.