Potica, the link between the US First Lady and the Pope

According to STA, the search for potica, made famous by the pope and the First Lady last month, led Hollywood actor Bill Murray to Melania Trump's birthplace of Sevnica, a small town east of Ljubljana where Murray got more than he bargained for.

"So props to Pope Francis for trying to chat up First Lady Melania Trump about potica, a baked specialty from her native Slovenia." (The Washington Post)

"Thanks to Pope Francis and the US First Lady, a traditional Slovenian dish is hitting the headlines." (AP News)

"Melania Trump's staff confirmed to AFP that Pope Francis had produced a custom-made joke for her benefit. According to a Vatican spokeswoman, Pope Francis loves potica and always mentions it when he meets a Slovenian." (The Guardian)

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