The memes, image edits and tongue-in-cheek references have piled up deeper than Chicago's pizza and more loaded than its hot dog.

But not only that, Leo XIV, 69, has made history as the first American pontiff ever — a contribution to our colorful U.S. history and the Roman Catholic Church beyond papal-inspired Met Gala looks.

Born in Chicago, 69-year-old Robert Francis Prevost became the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church ... Here are some of the funniest Chicago pope memes to send your besties.

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But she’s engaged with the church from an academic perspective as ... It was very sincere, but there are moments that are very funny in this film. And it’s silent as hell in this theater.

But not only that, Leo XIV, 69, has made history as the first American pontiff ever — a contribution to our colorful U.S. history and the Roman Catholic Church beyond papal ... creating hilarious ...

At the previous papal conclave, in 2013, there were definitely not this many glittery, slow-motion looping fancam video edits of people’s favorite Catholic cardinals. The pomp, the vestments and the ...

In the breathless day since Pope Leo XIV’s election as the first American pontiff, the memes, doctored images ... The pageantry of the church and the idea of a man who acts as a voice for ...

Here's a look at the funny reactions on social media ... which lead to the creation of countless memes. USA TODAY is managing ...