In this episode, Maggie and Bob dive into a quiet mystery unfolding in Rome: two months after his historic election, Pope Leo XIV’s image hasn’t appeared on a single mug, magnet, or rosary.

They explore what’s behind the Vatican’s delay in authorizing merchandising, how the religious souvenir economy really works, and why this seemingly small decision is causing big ripples around St. Peter’s Square.

Is it a matter of timing—or something deeper?

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