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No 1 Is More Excited About Pope Leo XIV Than Villanova

Inside Pope Leo XIV's surprising sports fandom: What we know about new pope's support of Villanova basketball, Chicago White Sox

It's not a new or unique thing for a pope to be a sports fan. Pope Francis was a supporter of San Lorenzo, one of the oldest clubs in the Argentine Football Association. Pope Francis was born in Argentina and remained a fan during his papacy. The team even visited the Vatican twice during Pope Francis' tenure as pope.

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Knicks’ Jalen Brunson says it’s ‘real cool’ Pope Leo XIV is a Villanova alum

graduated from Villanova University, the basketball-obsessed school just outside Philadelphia, in 1977. Villanova later produced Knicks stars Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart ...

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No One Is More Excited About Pope Leo XIV Than Villanova

The Augustinian-affiliated university has pulsed with nonstop celebration, including ‘pope punch’ and ringing bells, since an alumnus was selected to lead the Catholic Church.

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A Shocked Villanova Celebrates One of Its Own in New Pope

The Pennsylvania university best known for its basketball program has a new most famous alumnus in Pope Leo XIV.

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From Villanova to the Vatican: Alma mater is floored it taught the 1st US pope

Donohue said the pope is a Villanova basketball fan. And Donohue has taken note that whenever he or the university send out messages, they can check who opens them, and the pope does every time.

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Villanova legend Jay Wright shares 2-word message on Pope Leo XIV announcement

One of the most recognizable faces associated with Villanova University is Jay Wright. Wright won two basketball national titles in his time in Philadelphia with the Wildcats. But now he's got ...

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