Surprise ice cream delivery reveals Pope Francis' favourite flavour

Surprise ice cream delivery reveals Pope Francis’ favourite flavour

Monday, August 17th, 2020

Life in the eternal city in August is an oppressive affair and ice cream is a delicious way to cool off. With day after day of mid-90s heat and almost no reliable air conditioning, the romani often have but one last refuge: a cup or cone of dense, soft and blissfully cool Italian gelato.

Just ask Pope Francis, long known as something of an enthusiast. And now, thanks to an intrepid Italian gelateria owner, we even know the pontiff’s favorite flavor.

According to popular radio station R101, Maria Grazia Magrini, whose shop on Italy’s Adriatic Coast will celebrate its centennial next year, sent a package the Vatican’s way with three of their most popular flavors: custard, vanilla and coffee.

Along with the milk and sugar-based cooling goodness, the proprietor sent a little note: “As we pray for you, please pray for us.” Read more

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