Portillo’s sandwich named after Pope Leo XIV surprises both fast food and papal fans. This meaty spiritual tribute sparks unexpected debate—are holy sandwiches a trend?

With Portillo’s new Pope Leo XIV sandwich grabbing headlines, meatball papal debate reached fever pitch. While there’s no record of the Vatican blessing Italian beef, Portillo’s Pope Leo XIV sandwich now reigns as Chicago’s curiosity-inducing holy hero—divinely delicious.