Social media bursts with American pride over new pope from Chicago

After history was made Thursday with the announcement that the Catholic church had a new pope, users took to social media to express pride that Leo XIV was an American from Chicago.

"Holy smokes!! An American Pope! From CHICAGO!!!" wrote Democratic consultant David Axelrod.

Late Sen. John McCain's (R-AZ) daughter Meghan McCain posted, "THE FIRST AMERICAN POPE!!!!!!!!!!! THIS IS AMAZING!!!!"

"Robert Prevost - the first American pope, is a Villanova grad," wrote Barstool Philly.

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"Robert Prevost from Chicago has been elected Pope - the first American Pope in history," wrote podcaster Mueller, She Wrote.

Journalist and influencer Kat Abughazaleh posted, "CHICAGO POPE?!"

"We finally have a Chicago Guy for pope," wrote New York Times columnist Jamelle.

Author Meg Elison wrote, "the holy pizza wars have begun."

Journalist Ed Krassenstein wrote, "Meet Pope Leo XIV of AMERICA -- Robert F. Prevost. He's a centrist with progressive views on social issues."

Barstool Chicago wrote, "The first American pope was born and raised in Chicago. Congratulations to Pope Leo XIV."

"The first American born Pope is also from the Midwest," wrote Midwest vs. Everybody.