not my pope
Apr
18
2026
Apr
16
2026
This cartoon shows Donald Trump accusing the Pope of not being born in the Vatican, with an ICE agent poised for action. The tags highlight themes of incompetent narcissistic leadership in US politics, blending Vatican imagery with immigration enforcement. Trump's pointing finger and the Pope's surprised expression drive the satire, while the ICE label on the agent's vest ties into border control debates. Such cartoons often poke at figures like Trump and the Pope to underscore absurdities in power dynamics. With elements of humor targeting narcissism and incompetence, it fits broader discussions on US-Vatican relations and policy follies.
Apr
16
2026
The cartoon shows a caricature of President Trump on one grassy cliff, gripping a vine with leaves that connects to a white dove in the center, while a figure resembling Pope Leo stands on the opposite cliff, also pulling the vine. They face each other across a deep chasm, with cloudy skies above. Tags like war, peace, dove, Iran, Middle East, and Church underscore the visual tension. The artists, Margolis & Cox, place their signature prominently. This setup captures a straightforward conflict over a peace symbol, without hidden layers. The dove hangs upside down, wings slightly spread, as the two figures strain. No emotions or backstories are added; it's just the visible pull between suited man and robed leader.
Apr
16
2026
The cartoon shows a suited man with a beard, seated in a confessional booth, angrily addressing a priest dressed in white robes with a cross, using tags like JD Vance, Pope Leo, prayer, God, Jesus, war, theology, confession. The man declares forgiveness to the father for sinning and questions his knowledge of theology. The priest, holding a baby-like figure, sighs and admits he should stay in his lane. This setup captures a role reversal in a traditional confessional scene, with the layman taking an authoritative stance. The artwork by John Darkow features sketchy lines and blue shading, emphasizing the humorous tension between secular and religious domains.
Apr
16
2026
Delonas places Trump in a crucifixion scene, robed with stethoscope, rejecting the messiah as a weak leftist. Stormy skies and a demon add drama, blending politics and religion for dry satire. Tags like Trump, Jesus, Crucifixion highlight the bold commentary on leadership cults.
Apr
16
2026
Bill Day's political cartoon shows a central pope figure on a balcony, holding a cross staff, surrounded by speech bubbles accusing liberal views like protect immigrants, love the poor, peace, no war, weak. A side figure remarks on funny Leo saying the same things about me, drawing a clear visual parallel. The composition uses red curtains and clerical attire for a Vatican setting, emphasizing satire on church politics. Tags include political cartoon pope francis, bill day cartoon, pope leo comparison, conservative backlash pope, anti-war pope, catholic church politics.
Apr
16
2026
Marian Kamensky's cartoon depicts a fascist scene where a MAGA-helmeted guard, pistol in hand, forces a white-robed Pope caricature with cross necklace into Florida Alligator Alcatraz, marked by an inverted cross on the door. Surrounding alligators with glowing eyes and mist add a surreal, menacing touch to the anti-Christianity theme. The brick wall and barred windows evoke a prison atmosphere, blending Florida's swamp imagery with Alcatraz notoriety. This satire critiques authoritarian politics, highlighting perceived attacks on religious figures amid MAGA influences. The dry humor underscores the absurdity of such a regime, making it sharable for political discourse.
Apr
16
2026
Pat Bagley's cartoon shows JD Vance dressed as Jesus, labeled 'VANCE,' swinging a massive wrecking ball to shatter a brick wall marked with signs pointing to 'STATE' and 'CHURCH.' He shouts 'STAYETH IN THY LANE!' at a figure resembling the Pope, who holds an olive branch and dove, symbols of peace. In the background, the U.S. Capitol flies an American flag, while a church with a cross represents the Vatican. Tags like war, peace, JD Vance, religion, Trump, and scripture underscore the satire on blurring lines between church and state, with Vance enforcing boundaries ironically through destruction. The image critiques political figures invoking religion amid Capitol politics.
Apr
15
2026
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.
Apr
15
2026
Adam Zyglis delivers a sharp political cartoon where Trump appears as a pope-like figure aboard the USS Trumpery, arms raised in divine pose with a halo, surrounded by missiles labeled with mangled biblical phrases like 'Thou shalt not take name in vain' and 'Jesus name to media.' Below, followers in red hats kneel in adoration, one holding a 'Pope No' sign, while a booth offers 'Confession Concessions Trump Merch $.' The scroll proclaims 'House of Warship...,' punning on worship and warfare. This setup highlights the cartoon's satire on blending religion, politics, and commerce, with an anchor shaped like a cross anchoring the scene. Zyglis's dry take pokes at cult-like devotion without overstepping into speculation.
