A new Pope has been chosen! And that got us thinking: have Popes of the past shaped the history of fruits and vegetables?

In this month’s livestream, John and Patrick explore the surprising connections between the Papacy and produce.

From Popes with a passion for fresh fruits to the hidden stories of the Vatican gardens, this episode offers a fresh perspective on the role of produce in the lives of history’s holiest leaders.

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