Portillo's Unveils Special Sandwich Honoring Pope Leo XIII

A popular Chicago restaurant chain has honored Pope Leo XIII with a special menu item. Portillo's unveiled a new sandwich named "The Leo" on Friday, created to celebrate the pope who hails from Chicago.

The sandwich features seasoned Italian beef, gravy, and what the owners call a "trinity of peppers" – sweet, hot or a combination of both.

The chain told People magazine its new sandwich will be sacred and flavorful.

The specialty item will only be available for a limited time.