{"product_id":"pope-leo-xiv-catholic-plush-doll-holy-father-little-drops-of-water","title":"Pope Leo XIV Catholic Plush Doll - Holy Father - Little Drops of Water","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"\u003eRobert Francis Prevost was born on September 14, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois. He entered the Order of Saint Augustine and was ordained a priest in 1982. During his studies, he taught physics and mathematics at a Catholic high school in Chicago. After years of missionary service in Peru, he was appointed Bishop of Chiclayo in 2015 and later served as Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops in Rome. On May 8, 2025, he was elected the 267th pope, becoming the first American and the first Augustinian to lead the Church. He chose the name Leo XIV in honor of Pope Leo XIII, known for his social teachings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"\u003ePope Leo XIV reminds us that \u003cb\u003eGod calls leaders from every nation to shepherd His Church\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eElected: May 8, 2025\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e|\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eFirst American Pope\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Size for Little Hands\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStanding 8 inches tall, this soft and huggable plush is perfectly sized for prayer time, bedtime comfort, or whenever children need to feel Jesus's love. Crafted from ultra-soft plush fabric with secure stitching, it meets all safety standards for children ages 3 and up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Makes This Catholic Plush Special:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful white robe with red and blue mercy rays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra-soft, safe materials for ages 3+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect 8-inch size for cuddling and carrying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEducational tool for teaching Divine Mercy devotion\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal Gift Occasions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatholic parents love giving this plush as one of the most meaningful religious gifts for kids, especially for Divine Mercy Sunday, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/first-communion\" title=\"First Communion Collection - Religious Gifts\"\u003eFirst Communion preparations\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/confirmation\"\u003eConfirmation gifts\u003c\/a\u003e, and Easter celebrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Drops of Water","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45988504862917,"sku":"940233","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/7337\/files\/little-drops-of-water-pope-leo-xiv-catholic-plush-doll-holy-father-little-drops-of-water-1233080902.png?v=1776699587","url":"https:\/\/littledropsofwater.com\/products\/pope-leo-xiv-catholic-plush-doll-holy-father-little-drops-of-water","provider":"Little Drops of Water","version":"1.0","type":"link"}