Pope Leo XIV Brings Dad Joke Energy to the Papacy

Pope Leo XIV brings dad joke energy to the papacy

ROME (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV may carry the weight of guiding 1.4 billion souls, but the Holy Father is not above a good dad joke. Since his election, the 70-year-old Chicago native has deployed a steady stream of quips, puns and one-liners in the past year that would feel right at home around any family dinner table. In honor of Father’s Day June 21, here’s a look at some of the Holy Father’s best dad jokes about sports, retirement and the Hol…

Pope Leo XIV brings ‘dad joke’ energy to the papacy

ROME — Pope Leo XIV may carry the weight of guiding 1.4 billion souls, but the Holy Father is not above a good dad joke.Since his election, the 70-year-old Chicago native has deployed a steady stream of quips, puns and one-liners that would seem right at home around any family dinner table. In honor of Father’s Day June 21, here’s a look at some of the Holy Father’s best dad jokes about sports, retirement and the Holy Spirit.Serving up tennis hu…