<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Pope Leo XIV blessed and autographed a holographic Pokémon card featuring Popplio, a meme related to him since his selection as the new leader of the Catholic Church in May.</li><li>The fan who presented the card to the Pope described the meeting as 'pretty chill' and shared the interaction on Reddit, where it gained popularity.</li><li>The fan has decided not to sell the card, considering it a personal artifact and intending to cherish it, even noting that the interaction with the Pope holds more value than monetary worth.</li><li>A debate has emerged on whether the Popplio cards blessed by the Pope could be considered relics, possibly categorized as third class relics due to coming into contact with his hands.</li></ul>

The Pope Just Blessed A Holographic Pokémon Card

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