Pope Leo XIV Declares Memes "Modern Parables"

In a historic decree, Pope Leo XIV proclaimed that "memes conveying truth, justice, or wholesome humor shall henceforth be considered digital parables." The announcement, made via the Vatican�s new TikTok account (@HolyMemeFather), outlined plans for a "Dank Meme Division" staffed by tech-savvy nuns and friars tasked with creating "theologically sound" memes. "The Kingdom of God is like a perfectly timed reaction image," the Pope quipped during his weekly audience, displaying a meme of St. Peter holding celestial Wi-Fi passwords. Critics, including Cardinal Luigi Moretti, argue the move "trivializes sacred tradition," while Catholic Gen Zers have flooded social media with edits of Renaissance paintings captioned "When the communion wine hits." The Vatican�s first official meme�a Shiba Inu wearing a papal tiara with the text "Much Grace, Very Sacrament"�garnered 2 million likes in under an hour. Meanwhile, theologians debate whether "liking" a heresy meme constitutes a mortal sin, and the Pope has allegedly threatened to excommunicate anyone who uses Comic Sans in holy memes. The division�s upcoming projects include a beatification petition for the "Distracted Boyfriend" stock photo and a liturgical calendar featuring feast day memes (e.g., "St. Patrick�s Snake Yeet Day").