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Chicago Celebrates Pope Leo XIV with Portillo’s 'The Leo' Sandwich

Portillo’s unveils a limited-time Italian Beef sandwich honoring the first American pope, available throughout Italian Beef Month in May.

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American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost presides over his first Holy Mass as Pope Leo XIV with cardinals in the Sistine Chapel at the conclusion of the Conclave on May 9, 2025, in Vatican City.
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Overview

  • Pope Leo XIV, formerly Robert Francis Prevost, was elected as the 267th pope and is the first American in the Catholic Church’s history to hold the position.
  • Portillo’s introduced 'The Leo,' a sandwich featuring their signature Italian Beef dipped in gravy and topped with peppers or giardiniera, as a tribute to the Chicago-born pope.
  • The sandwich, described by Portillo’s as 'divinely seasoned Italian Beef, baptized in gravy,' will be sold exclusively during May, which is Italian Beef Month.
  • The election of Pope Leo XIV has sparked civic pride in Chicago, with local businesses and sports teams creating themed merchandise to celebrate the historic moment.
  • Social media has been abuzz with memes of Pope Leo XIV engaging in quintessentially Chicago activities, reflecting the city’s enthusiasm for its native son.