Pope-themed merchandise sells briskly ahead of Leo XIV's France visit
Souvenir shops in France are reporting brisk sales of Pope-themed merchandise ahead of Pope Leo XIV's visit to Metz, according to France 24.
Souvenir shops in France are selling items such as T-shirts, mugs and rosaries featuring Pope Leo XIV ahead of his visit to the northeastern city of Metz on September 28, France 24 reported.
France 24 reported that some items have sold out faster than shopkeepers can restock them.
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- Pope merchandise flies off shelves as France gears up for pontiff's visit — France 24 — English
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