Kelly and Gary DeStefano from Haverhill, Massachusetts, made a memorable encounter with Pope Leo XIV while receiving the Sposi Novelli blessing at the Vatican. Understanding the pope’s fondness for the Chicago White Sox, they presented him with one of the team’s hats, which he joyfully accepted. While both are fans of the Boston Red Sox, they cherished the moment, emphasizing the pope's approachable nature. The couple plans to keep the hat worn by the pope and pass it on to their grandchildren as a treasured memory.
"He was so down to earth that you really can't rationalize who you're standing with. ... He could have put his hand up and said no, but he laughed."
"He has a difficult job, so if you bring laughter into somebody's life that little bit, even in his position, what more could you ask for?"
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