‘Deep dish eucharist’: internet reacts to US pope with jokes and Chicago pride

The surprise announcement of Robert Francis Prevost becoming Pope Leo XIV, the first American clergyman in over a century to lead the Vatican, sparked immediate excitement on social media. Chicagoans and Americans flooded platforms with jokes and hashtags, celebrating his election. The mayor of Chicago even chimed in with a playful nod to Chicago culture, while brands like Popeyes and Netflix embraced the moment with their own quirky takes. Hilarious jokes about his diet, from deep dish pizza to hot dogs, spread across timelines, turning the papacy into a lighthearted Chicago fiesta.