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

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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  1. Avatar for bkmn bkmn says:

    I can see the headline on FuxSnooz or not-so-Breitbart - “President Mocks Pope”

  2. G.O.P…

    "How can we spin this into a

    • "Complete lack of _____________________ "

    • " Proof of _________________________ "

    • "Shameful example of______________________ "

    • “Outrageous affront to ____________________”

  3. If there was a Republican in the White House right now they would be taking the candy from the kids.

  4. No matter who wins in 2016, no family can possibly bring as much joy and celebration as this First Family has.

    I simply enjoy the heck out of them.

  5. Only Obama could command the guitarist from AC/DC and Joan Jett to work the candy supply chain.

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