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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Le pape reste au VATICAN!” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 4646 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3503 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Le pape reste au VATICAN!” meme mean?
People bring out "the pope stays at the VATICAN!" to mock, with emphasis, an obvious fact stated as if it were an extraordinary revelation. It's used to tease someone who states a banality with disproportionate confidence, or simply to close a discussion on an undeniable fact with exaggerated enthusiasm. The comic effect comes from the gap between the sheer banality of the information and the almost triumphant intensity with which it's delivered.
Where does the “Le pape reste au VATICAN!” meme come from?
The line comes from a video clip where someone proclaims this obvious fact with such strong conviction and intonation that it becomes hilarious, as if it were a major announcement. The fact that the information is completely true and unsurprising, the pope does indeed live at the Vatican, adds to the comedy of the scene: nobody disputes the claim, only the grandiose way it's delivered. The line was later reused as a ready-made reaction to mock any obvious statement delivered with too much seriousness.
How to use the “Le pape reste au VATICAN!” meme
- He told me water is wet, so I hit him with the pope stays at the VATICAN.
- You just told me the sky is blue, the pope stays at the VATICAN basically.
- Thanks for the groundbreaking info, the pope stays at the VATICAN.
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The “Le pape reste au VATICAN!” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 4646 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3503 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @chuck_nourice |
How to get the “Le pape reste au VATICAN!” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Le pape reste au VATICAN! comes out of the Memes FR pack as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.
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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
What does "the pope stays at the VATICAN" mean?
It's a line shouted with emphasis stating a total obviousness as if it were a revelation, which became a meme to mock overly confident statements.
Where does this phrase come from?
From a video clip where someone proclaims this obvious fact with such intense conviction that it becomes funny, later reused as a ready-made reaction.
Why do people say this to mock someone?
Because the gap between the total banality of the fact and the exalted tone used to announce it creates an instantly recognizable comic effect.
How do I get the Le pape reste au VATICAN! meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Le pape reste au VATICAN!” is a common card of the Memes FR pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Le pape reste au VATICAN! card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Wikipédia — Vatican · checked on October 30, 2026.
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