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Pope Leo XIV Charms Family with Knitted Peep Doll

1/3/2026

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Pope Leo XIV delighted a Georgia family by accepting a knitted Peep doll in St. Peter’s Square.
The family traveled to Italy for their sister's engagement, planning to gift the Pope the doll.
They arrived early and caught the Pope's attention by calling out.
He held up the "Pope Peep" for the crowd.
The family described the encounter as connecting them to the Pope, who they found personable and relatable.

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Story summary

Pope Leo XIV delighted a Georgia family by accepting a knitted Peep doll in St. Peter’s Square.
The family traveled to Italy for their sister's engagement, planning to gift the Pope the doll.
They arrived early and caught the Pope's attention by calling out.
He held up the "Pope Peep" for the crowd.
The family described the encounter as connecting them to the Pope, who they found personable and relatable.