Pope Leo XIV’s election sparked joy in Catholics, and memes. Here are 37 of the funniest reactions to the first American pope.

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Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as the new pope, Leo XIV, and the internet made many memes celebrating an American ascending to the Vatican. Newsletters Games Share a News Tip.

The election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, created a plethora of great memes, many based on Robert Prevost's hometown of Chicago.

Pope Leo XIV appears on the central loggia of St. Peter's Basilica after being chosen the 267th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, at the Vatican, Thursday, May 8, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV, known as Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost outside of his papal position, is a 69-year-old Chicago native, something Midwesterners were quick to point out.