The election of an American Pope was so out of left field, it caught nearly everyone off guard. But here’s the kicker, the absolute cherry on top of this surprising papal sundae: the idea was so unexpected, one report highlighted how even former President Trump had once jokingly expressed interest in the job!
Can you imagine? While it was clearly a jest, the fact it was even a talking point shows just how wild this whole scenario is. It puts the “un” in “unprecedented.”
So, as Pope Leo XIV settles in, the world watches with a mix of reverence and amusement. From Chicago to Peru to the heart of the Vatican, this papacy promises to be anything but boring. Get ready for a little more Yankee Doodle in your Vatican dandy.