May 13
Religion

Pope Leo XIV: Holy Humor, Chicago Style

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Pope Leo XIV: Holy Humor, Chicago Style

The first U.S. pope, Chicago-born Leo XIV, has sparked a wave of memes, jokes, and pop culture references that even the Vatican can’t ignore. From “deep-dish communion wafers” to “Pope-S-A” chants, the internet can’t stop riffing on the Windy City’s newest holy resident. Whether it’s Chicago sports or Portillo’s Italian beef, the jokes are endless—and Pope Leo’s down-to-earth charm is making the papacy feel more like home than ever.


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