Former First Lady Melania Trump shared some intriguing insights from her first encounter with Pope Francis in 2017, she revealed in her new memoir . In Melania 's new tell-all book, she opens up about her life before and after becoming Mrs. Donald Trump , also shedding light on her experiences both in the public eye, and behind closed doors.
One of the memorable moments she revisited was her trip to the Vatican in Rome, Italy, where she had the opportunity to meet Pope Francis . As a practicing Catholic, Melania expressed her excitement about meeting the Pope in her memoir, mentioning that she brought along a set of rosary beads "to be blessed as a symbol of my faith and marriage." Upon meeting the Pope, he blessed her rosary and then asked: "What do you give him to eat? Potica?" Melania Trump 'still questions' 2020 election result and claims 'many Americans still have doubts' Melania Trump recalls horror of watching Donald Trump assassination attempt unfold on TV "'Yes, pizza,' I replied, not fully hearing him," Melania recounted in her book.
It was only later that she realized he was referring to potica, a traditional Slovenian pastry, leading to a moment of embarrassment which she quickly laughed off, reports the Express. Despite the initial misunderstanding, the former fashion model confessed that she was "touched by his [The Pope] effort to connect with me personally." Melania highlighted how it "was a humbling experience to engage with such a revered figure" on a "perso.