Overview

• Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost from Chicago was elected Pope Leo XIV, becoming the first American pope in history.
• Conservative commentators have criticized the new pope as being too 'woke,' citing his perceived progressive stances on political issues.
• SNL’s Weekend Update mocked these critiques, with Colin Jost joking that 'there are no woke Catholics' and lampooning the idea of a 'woke' 69-year-old pontiff.
• Jost also highlighted conservative complaints about Pope Leo XIV’s past criticisms of Donald Trump, JD Vance, and the administration’s immigration policies.
• The satirical segment blended humor with cultural commentary, reflecting on the intersection of religion, politics, and identity in the context of the papal election.