Pope merchandise flies off shelves as France gears up for pontiff's visit
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What happened
Tshirts, mugs and rosaries... These are just a few of the items available in the range of merchandise hitting souvenir shops ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s much anticipated visit to the northeastern French city of Metz on 28th September. The items have proved hugely popular, with some flying off the shelves quicker than shopkeepers can stock them.
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