The most significant global headline in recent days has been the Conclave in the Vatican, culminating in the election of a new pope. That process concluded on Thursday with the announcement of Pope Leo XIV—born Robert Francis Prevost—the first American to hold the papacy.
On a personal note, it’s genuinely inspiring to see someone who grew up in the south suburbs of Chicago, just a few Metra stops north of where I was raised (though in a different era), rise to this historic position.
As is typical on social media, the moment sparked a wave of celebration, enthusiasm, and, naturally, some humor. Below are some of the best reactions—despite Pope Leo XIV being a Villanova alum, the University of Notre Dame still found a way to dominate X feeds.
University of Notre Dame Celebrates a New Pope
Pope Leo: A Notre Dame Fan?
The University of Notre Dame also shared that it will hold a special Mass of Thanksgiving for Pope Leo XIV on Thursday at 5:15 p.m. in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart.
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