Meme Roundup: Chicago Is Second in Cities, First in American Popes

I was born and raised in New York and live here now. But I spent 15 years living in Chicago. So, I feel like I have dual citizenship in the two cities. And as a lapsed Catholic I enjoy poking fun at the Church as often as possible. It is with love, respect, complete irreverence, and a midwestern sense of pride that I share my favorite Chicago Pope Memes from the last 12 hours. Please send more.

Conclave Selects First Chicago-Style Pope

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— The Onion (@theonion.com) May 8, 2025 at 4:41 PM

Chicago Pope will be airing between Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D.

— Imani Gandy (@angryblacklady.bsky.social) May 8, 2025 at 5:19 PM

IYKYK

A new Pope from Chicago needs a true Chicago introduction… 🔊

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— Ben Heisler (@bennyheis.bsky.social) May 8, 2025 at 2:51 PM

Rock on, Chicago

POPE IS FROM CHICAGO POPE IS FROM CHICAGO

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— Mike Barthel (@mikebarthel.bsky.social) May 9, 2025 at 12:12 AM

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He seems like a Tavern-style guy.

Technically, this is a Villanova/Math Nerd joke, but it’s still funny.

First Chicagoan Pope in history
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