Philadelphia Mayor Promises Pope a Wawa Hoagie

Over the past few months, the proud city of Philadelphia has been gearing up for a huge event: the opening of a flagship Wawa in Center City. The pope will be there soon, also.

The enormous flagship Wawa had its grand opening this morning—allegedly rushed to precede the arrival of the pope—during which Mayor Michael Nutter partied with Eagles cheerleaders and a trio from the Philadelphia Orchestra who, at one point, played the theme from Rocky. Very on-the-nose and fuck you if you don’t like it, honestly.

During the celebration, Mayor Nutter announced that, during his visit, Pope Francis is entitled to one (1) free Wawa hoagie of his choice. A generous t(h)reat. The news quickly spread on Twitter:

Philly invited the Pope to Wawa... No do you people who don't know Wawa realize its great significance and awesomeness!
— Jenn  (@DoItAgainJenn_) September 18, 2015

Mayor Nutter announces that Wawa will serve Pope Francis a hoagie of his choice.
— Matt Gelb (@MattGelb) September 18, 2015

POPE IS GOING TO WAWA!!!????
— yael™ (@yaeltime) September 18, 2015

If the Pope eats a Wawa hoagie I expect a the Popemobile to be included in next year's Hoagiefest web game
— space jam truther (@RadDadJeans) September 18, 2015

THE MAYOR JUST ANNOUNCED THE POPE IS GONNA EAT A WAWA HOAGIE WHILE HE’S HERE
— Dan McQuade (@dhm) September 18, 2015

But will Pope Francis eat a Wawa hoagie for real? No, right? And if he does, which Wawa hoagie will he choose?

Please vote your conscience in our Wawa Pope Hoagie poll:

Thank you.

Image via AP. Contact the author at kelly.conaboy@gawker.com.