![VATICAN-POPE-GIFT Pope Francis looks at a chocolate statue of himself, given to him after his weekly audience, on Feb. 5, 2014.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/chocolate-pope-francis.jpg?quality=85&w=2400)
By Jessica Roy
Pope Francis checks out a life-size statue of himself made out of 1.5 tons of cocoa, presented to him at the Vatican on Feb. 5. Needless to say it’s a far cry from his humble meals of skinless chicken, fruit, and salad.
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