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Eighth Grader's Crocheted Peep Delights Pope
8 Feb
Summary
- An eighth grader crocheted a Peep candy with a miter for Pope Leo XIV.
- The gift was part of a mission to give the Pope his favorite candy.
- A video of the exchange has garnered over 1.12 million views online.
A unique gift for Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born Pope, has captured international attention. Eighth grader Juliet Guidry from Georgia crocheted a replica of the popular Peeps candy, adding a special miter for the occasion. This handmade confection was part of the Diaz family's successful "Operation Pope Peep."
The mission was inspired by a revelation that Pope Leo XIV's favorite candy is Peeps. Ashley Diaz and her family traveled to the Vatican with the crocheted Peep, which had accompanied them on previous international trips.
During Pope Leo XIV's weekly general audience, the Diaz family presented the gift. After initial confusion, the Pope accepted the football-sized crocheted Peep and posed for a photo, a moment that has since gone viral. The exchange has been viewed over 1.12 million times on Instagram and 400,000 times on TikTok.
Ashley Diaz described the experience as surreal, emphasizing the Pope's humanity and tenderness. She felt the encounter was a "gift from the Lord," reflecting a moment of joy and intentionality. The viral video showcases a more personal side of the pontiff.
