Announcement of Pope Leo XIV breaks the internet among Illinoisans
Chicago White Sox fans buy Pope Leo XIV-themed shirts outside Rate Field before a baseball game between the White Sox and Miami Marlins, Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Chicago. AP Photo/Erin Hooley
The fact that Pope Leo XIV used to be “Bob from the suburbs” broke the internet, at least among Illinoisans. We talk about the phenomenon, and share some of our favorite papal memes.
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Sulafa Zidani
Assistant Professor of Communication, Northwestern University
Justin Kaufmann
Reporter, Axios Chicago