Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa in religious garb
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa in religious garb

“Imagine a world led by Pope Pizzaballa. You know peace talks would at least come with garlic bread.”

Alright, serious(ish) prediction time: I think the next Pope could be Pierbattista Pizzaballa.

Yes, that’s his real name. No, I didn’t make it up.
Yes, he’s a cardinal. No, this isn’t an elaborate Pizza Hut ad campaign.

Sure, he’s got some pretty conservative views, but let’s be honest — the name alone could unite the world.
Say it out loud: Pope Pizzaballa. Feels warm. Feels carby. Feels like hope.

Imagine the headlines:

  • Pizzaballa calls for extra topping of mercy
  • Pizzaballa hosts peace summit with crusty optimism
  • Vatican denies rumors of pineapple schism

Would the world be more peaceful? Probably not. But funnier? Absolutely.

🕊️🍕 Let’s manifest it.

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