The "conclave kids" at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy in Chicago got a big surprise on Thursday.

The students recently took a memorable trip to Rome to meet Pope Leo XIV himself, and CBS News Chicago reporter Noel Brennan just won an Emmy for his reporting on the kids and the mock conclave that brought them viral fame earlier this year.

Brennan stopped by the school on Thursday to show off his award, and had something up his sleeve.

"I really just, you know, took some video and found the words to put together your story. So this Emmy, as much as it is mine, I feel like it's yours too. So how do you guys feel about holding on to it for me?" Brennan said to the delight of the students.

Brennan soon became a schoolwide celebrity, signing autographs for the students.