WATCH: Obama Gushes Over Mini Pope At White House Halloween Bash

President Barack Obama laughs after greeting a child dressed as the Pope during Halloween festivities at the South Portico of the White House in Washington, Friday, Oct. 30, 2015. President Barack Obama and first lad... President Barack Obama laughs after greeting a child dressed as the Pope during Halloween festivities at the South Portico of the White House in Washington, Friday, Oct. 30, 2015. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama welcomed local children and children of military families to 'trick-or-treat' at the White House for Halloween. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) MORE LESS
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During the White House’s Halloween celebration on Friday, President Obama encountered a child dressed as the pope, who he declared won the top prize at the event for kids from military families.

Watch Obama gush over the mini pope:

Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama greeted children at the celebration on Friday, handing out candy on the South Lawn, which was decorated as an enchanted forest.

Check out photos from the event from the Associated Press:

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