"The Pope is from Chicago. This is one of the biggest moments in the modern history of our city," said Mayor Brandon Johnson in a statement.

It’s been a fun day on the internet, to say the least. See some of the funniest social media reactions to the new pope news in the roundup below.

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The reaction across the internet from Catholics and non-Catholics ranged from serious to comedic, finding humor in the fact that the new pope was from Chicago. Former President Biden, a lifelong ...

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Reaction is coming in from around the world ... but we’re ready nonetheless to have a new pope.” High above, white smoke billowed from the seminary roof. Down below, chest bumps, cheers ...

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