New Pope Leo XIV

11 mai 2025

Nowadays, it is not likely to happen: a pipe with the portrait of the pope being issued. In the nineteenth century, things were different. The namesake of the Pope Leo XIV, who has been appointed today, was elected pope in 1878. The increasing popularity of Pope Leo XIII led to the creation of an impressive tobacco pipe featuring his image. Not just any pipe, but a majestic papal portrait bust with a long, slightly curved stem and a comfortable lacquer mouthpiece. It is hard to imagine that anyone would now design a pipe of Pope Leo XIV, who will celebrate his first mass next Sunday.

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