The Pope Francis meme phenomenon spans several viral iterations, most famously the 'Pope Holding Things' template and the AI-generated 'Puffer Pope.' The holding template originated from photos of the Pope elevating the Eucharist, which users photoshopped to feature everything from video games to vinyl records, symbolizing something being 'sacred' or 'highly praised.' In 2023, an AI-generated image of him in a white luxury puffer jacket took the internet by storm, blurring the lines between reality and satire. These memes are used to highlight pop culture obsessions, fashion trends, or to give a humorous 'divine' endorsement to everyday objects.