Pope Leo XIV Autographs Pokémon Fan’s Popplio Card

Sure thing, here goes:

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Okay, so imagine this: meeting the Pope. Yeah, kinda wild, right? Anyway, it all started with me standing there, thinking, “Wow, this is really happening.” So, I go up to him and I’m like, “Your Holiness! Such a pleasure. Seriously, thanks for the speech.” Maybe I’m too enthusiastic, who knows.

Anyway, here’s where it gets kinda funny. I pull out this card, right? It’s a reverse holo foil Popplio. Don’t ask why I thought this was a good idea—it just came to me. I say, “Look, it’s a Popplio. Get it? Sounds like Pope Leo!” Random association, but there you go.

So, the Pope, he chuckles. At first, I think it’s one of those polite laughs. You know, like, ha-ha, nice attempt. But then he starts showing it around to the guards. Who knew Popplio would be such a hit?

Then, out of nowhere, I’m fumbling in my pocket. I’ve got another card, and I’m like, “Hey, can you sign this?” Real casual, right? He just nods and says, “Of course!” Totally unexpected.

And there you have it. That moment was just… surreal.