The July 2026 cartoon depicts Pastor Wilson seated on a couch holding a cross-emblazoned book and stating it is full. A woman stands nearby offering the Book of Mormon. The caption states that Pete Hegseth's personal pastor demonstrates Christian inclusion. The image responds to ongoing discussions about religious boundaries and denominational acceptance tied to the defense secretary nominee's faith advisors.
John Darkow's cartoon captures three Catholic clergy in traditional attire, with the central Pope figure amid a discussion on a Vatican blockade. The left figure worries about sanctions slapping Vatican City, while the right delivers the classic 'Is the Pope Catholic?' line, a rhetorical jab at obvious truths. This piece uses dry humor to spotlight tensions around religious institutions facing isolation, blending blockade fears with papal identity. The archway background grounds it in Vatican aesthetics, emphasizing the blockade theme without overreaching into unseen politics.
Sean Delonas captures Donald Trump as a rotund king lounging on a throne in a dimly lit castle hall, complete with a bishop crowning him with a glowing crown and a scepter in hand. Surrounded by medieval figures like guards, a jester, and courtiers, Trump faces a modern reporter wielding a microphone and notes, demanding to know what gives him the right to just attack other nations. The cartoon blends historical pomp with contemporary critique, tagging into Trump, wars, Iran, Venezuela, press, king, media, counterterrorism, military, policy, and president themes. The dry humor underscores the absurdity of unchecked power, with the artist's signature style emphasizing exaggerated features and satirical edge.
