Gamarra merchants print Pope Leo XIV shirts
Merchants in Gamarra, Peru, are rapidly producing and selling t-shirts featuring images and phrases related to the newly appointed Peruvian Pope Leo XIV. Following the announcement of the Peruvian Pope, textile businesses in Gamarra quickly began printing shirts with various designs. These include images of the Pope in Peruvian settings, such as Machu Picchu, and enjoying local foods. This surge in apparel production reflects the celebratory atmosphere in Peru, with personalized printing options also available for those with photos of the Pope. The designs also include the Pope in soccer jerseys.