Mayor Brandon Johnson will meet with Pope Leo XIV in Rome today -- and he's bringing a very Chicago-style gift. Carefully packed in Johnson's suitcase is a jar of spicy giardiniera peppers from iconic Chicago grocer and sandwich shop J.P. Graziano. "They just came in like any other customer," owner Jim Graziano told NBC Chicago, of the Mayor's visit to the shop. Graziano went on to say that they mayor and his team selected a jar of Partanna Extra Virgin Olive Oil Hot Giardiniera. He also said Johnson offered him the chance to write the Pope a letter. "I write my sandwich orders down with a red sharpie and a paper bag," Graziano said. "So grabbed a paper bag, and my red marker, and I said, "Your Holiness, please enjoy a taste of real Chicago." #popeleoxiv #popeleo #giardiniera #chicago #brandonjohnson