Pope Francis presented with life-size chocolate replica of himself

Pope Francis was presented with the life-sized chocolate replica of himself as he attended a general audience at the Vatican. The gift, made by master chocolatier Mirco Della Vecchia took a month to craft at his studio with the help of his apprentices.
Della Vecchia said he used 1.5 tons of cocoa for the pontiff’s replica and that he will be donating another 1.5 tons of chocolate to the umbrella Catholic charity organisation Caritas. Sculptor Paul Moro Belluno was brought in to help with the likeness of the figure and is renowned for his sculptures, which are generally made from unusual materials.