White smoke emerged from the Vatican Thursday afternoon, and after what seemed like a very long hour we learned that the new Pope is Cardinal Robert Prevost, an American from Chicago, who has taken the name Pope Leo XIV.
Of course, the reactions from social media poured in.
With Trump’s tariffs in effect, we are now making popes in America
— Christian Schneider (@Schneider_CM) May 8, 2025
The American Golden age.
American Pope
American World Cup
American Olympics
American Industry
American VitalityIt’s 2025, the American people are so back. pic.twitter.com/RfrMynpOpI
— Dave (@David_CarlsonII) May 8, 2025
Being that Prevost is a Chicago native, the topics of Da Bears and Chicago pizza made an appearance:
My Protestant husband is very excited about the new Pope pic.twitter.com/U9nUdh0gmF
— Kira (@RealKiraDavis) May 8, 2025
SooperMexican disputed that notion,…
