Chicagoan Becomes Pope

🧀 Holy Deep Dish! Chicagoan Becomes Pope

In a twist that left both the Vatican and Chicagoans reeling, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago's South Side has been elected as Pope Leo XIV. SpinTaxi reports that the College of Cardinals, perhaps influenced by the allure of deep-dish pizza and Midwest charm, chose Prevost after a conclave that was shorter than a Cubs winning streak. Catholic News Agency

The article humorously suggests that the Vatican is now grappling with cultural shifts, including the introduction of phrases like "Da Pope" and the challenge of understanding Chicago's unique accent. There's also mention of the Pope's potential to bring a new flavor to the papacy—possibly marinara. SpinTaxi Magazine

While the piece is satirical, it underscores the historic nature of an American ascending to the papacy, blending humor with the significance of the event.