Chico Bento e os Papas (& the Popes)

Mauricio de Souza is the most famous comic book artist/writer and creator of Brazil. His comic books about Mônica, Cebolinha, Magali, Cascão, Chico Bento and their friends have been around for over 40 years.

He has a twitter account and a few days ago he tweeted this picture which is a joke that only people who know the name of the character will get: Chico Bento (Chico is the nickname for Francisco [Francis] and Bento is Benedict).

Chico Bento says (in his hillbilly/country bumpkin accent):
"I'm proud of my name!"
"I think the folks at the Vatican read my stories!"

And this guy called Renato Tourinho, shared this other cartoon on facebook in which Chico Bento is wondering what is going on (label: Exit Bento!! Enter Chico!!!)