Jimmy Kimmel Hilariously Praises Pope Francis for Delaying Death Until After Easter: ‘The Ultimate Mic Drop’

In a comedic twist that left viewers in stitches, Jimmy Kimmel has praised Pope Francis for his impeccable timing in waiting until after Easter Sunday to pass away, calling it “the ultimate mic drop.”

Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday just a day after leading Mass in St.

Peter’s Square and meeting with Vice President JD Vance on Easter Sunday, has now earned the admiration — and jokes — of late-night comedians, with Kimmel leading the charge.

“Is there anything more Catholic than waiting until Monday to die so you don’t upstage Jesus Christ?” Kimmel joked on his show.

“I don’t think there is.

It’s the Pope version of a mic drop, really.”

‘What a Way to Go’

Kimmel continued, saying, “Oh man, what a way to go, huh? Like, ‘Holy Father, do you have any last wishes?’ And he goes, ‘Well, not this.

Not a meet and greet with Vice President Maybelline.

No, thank you.’”

The crowd erupted in laughter.

The timing couldn’t have been more fitting — Pope Francis made sure to take his final bow after doing his duty on Easter Sunday, marking a religious moment that won’t soon be forgotten.

The idea of timing his death perfectly around Easter has become a punchline for Kimmel, who said, “It’s like he was waiting for the perfect moment — making sure he didn’t overshadow Jesus.”

A Prayer for JD Vance’s Skills

The night’s comedic gold continued as Kimmel riffed on Vice President JD Vance’s tweet following his meeting with the Pope.

“Shortly after his visit, Vance tweeted, ‘Today I met with the Holy Father Pope Francis.

I am grateful for his invitation to meet, and I pray for his good health.

Happy Easter!’ So now we know JD Vance is bad at praying, too,” Kimmel quipped.

Trump’s Coachella-Style Announcement

Kimmel also took aim at former President Donald Trump, who announced he would be attending the Pope’s funeral, sharing his excitement “like he got tickets to Coachella or something.”

“What are the chances Trump declares himself Pope?” Kimmel mused.

“They’re not zero!”

Easter Jokes Keep Coming

The Easter-themed humor didn’t stop with the Pope.

Kimmel and other late-night hosts took the opportunity to poke fun at Easter messaging, with Kimmel joking about President Trump’s holiday message, “On Easter Sunday, President Trump wrote, ‘Happy Easter to all, including the radical left lunatics bringing murderers, drug lords, dangerous prisoners, the mentally insane, and MS-13 gang members and wife beaters back into our country.’

He then deported the Easter Bunny to El Salvador.”

Gutfeld’s Zodiac Killer Comparison

Meanwhile, over on Gutfeld!, Greg Gutfeld took a more biting approach, calling President Biden’s Easter address “like the Zodiac Killer talking on Easter Sunday.”

The comparison between the two did not go unnoticed, as Gutfeld’s sardonic delivery had the audience rolling.

Bill Maher’s Take on the Resurrection

Bill Maher, known for his sharp wit, also weighed in on the Easter festivities with his own satirical take.

“Oh, my gosh, my favorite holiday on the Christian calendar: the day when we celebrate Jesus being resurrected from the dead.

Or, as Elon Musk sees it, an elaborate scheme to defraud Social Security,” Maher quipped.

Later, Maher added, “Trump is honoring the day by locking up guys named Jesus, and he pardoned Pontius Pilate.”

Melania and the Easter Bunny’s Once-a-Year Appearance
And, of course, no Easter joke session would be complete without a dig at Melania Trump.

“We see Melania and the Easter Bunny on the same schedule — once a year at this time,” Kimmel jabbed, to the delight of the audience.

What’s Coming Next on Late Night
As we look ahead, late-night shows promise even more entertainment.

Representative Jasmine Crockett is set to appear on Tuesday night’s Jimmy Kimmel Live, bringing more political banter to the stage.

For more laughs and comedic takes on the latest in pop culture and politics, stay tuned to your favorite late-night shows, where nothing — not even the Pope’s death — is off-limits.

Catch the full comedic breakdown and more in the latest edition of Best of Late Night.