Charlie Berens' very Wisconsin response to the new pope being from Chicago

Wisconsin comedian Charlie Berens gets the “W” for most on-brand response to the new pope being from Chicago.

In a joint Instagram post, Berens and his account for the “Manitowoc Minute” — his comedic news report series — shared a photo of Pope Leo XIV, the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church.

The headline above the pontiff read: “Chicago-born Robert Prevost becomes first-ever American Pope.”

Berens’ response? “God, please tell me he’s not a Bears fan…”

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We cannot confirm nor deny that. So, prayers up, Packers fans.

But hey, at least we know he’s not a Cubs fan. A win is a win.

Berens — both in and out of his Midwest news character — is known to dish out his fair share of Bears hate (see below). Heck, his famous “Manitowoc Minute” sign-off is: “Go Packers and eff the Bears.”

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Sorry, sore subject Episode 133 is out now! @Charlie Berens @You Betcha

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At Least We’re Not Vikings Fans @Charlie Berens #nfl #packers #comedy #chicago #funny

More about Charlie Berens

Berens, who grew up in Elm Grove and New Berlin, is a comedian, New York Times best-selling author and Emmy Award-winning journalist.

He’s well-known for his hilarious videos about all things life in the Midwest. He also wrote “The Midwest Survival Guide: How We Talk, Love, Work, Drink and Eat … Everything with Ranch,” hosts The Cripescast Podcast and has several other endeavors, including Berens Old Fashioned Brandy.

In the “Green and Gold” movie, which played in theaters earlier this year, Berens portrayed a radio host on a Door County station.

This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Charlie Berens’ very Wisconsin response to the new pope being from Chicago

Reporting by Hannah Kirby, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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