Pope Leo XIV says the pope doesn’t take sides in tomorrow’s Villanova–Notre Dame game in Rome.
Robert Prevost, he admits, has another opinion.
Robert Prevost, he admits, has another opinion.
October 31, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Pope Leo XIV says the pope doesn’t take sides in tomorrow’s Villanova–Notre Dame game in Rome.
Robert Prevost, he admits, has another opinion.
Robert Prevost, he admits, has another opinion.
i still cant believe american villanova pope is real
November 1, 2026 at 2:34 PM
i still cant believe american villanova pope is real
NEW: Pope Leo XIV suggested on Saturday that he is rooting for Villanova over Notre Dame, but only in his personal capacity as Robert Prevost.
The future pope graduated from Villanova in 1977 with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics.
The future pope graduated from Villanova in 1977 with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics.
Pope Leo XIV Roots for Villanova Over Notre Dame, But Only as Robert Prevost
The first American pope keeps splitting himself in two. On Friday, the Vatican confirmed Robert Prevost had mailed his ballot home to Illinois.
www.thelettersfromleo.com
October 31, 2026 at 4:22 PM
NEW: Pope Leo XIV suggested on Saturday that he is rooting for Villanova over Notre Dame, but only in his personal capacity as Robert Prevost.
The future pope graduated from Villanova in 1977 with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics.
The future pope graduated from Villanova in 1977 with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics.
Villanova is playing Notre Dame in basketball in Rome tomorrow.
October 31, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Villanova is playing Notre Dame in basketball in Rome tomorrow.
Villanova has the largest Italian man I have ever seen
November 1, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Villanova has the largest Italian man I have ever seen
Pope Leo XIV, Villanova class of 1977, welcomed about 7,000 Villanova and Notre Dame fans to the Vatican before Sunday’s game in Rome.
November 3, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Pope Leo XIV, Villanova class of 1977, welcomed about 7,000 Villanova and Notre Dame fans to the Vatican before Sunday’s game in Rome.
Pope Leo jokes today with Villanova and Notre Dame Basketball teams: “Growing up on the south side of Chicago, we often heard ‘Go Irish!” But, as you all know, Prevost graduated from Villanova. So the Pope doesn’t take sides. Prevost has another opinion, but we won’t do that now.”
October 31, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Pope Leo jokes today with Villanova and Notre Dame Basketball teams: “Growing up on the south side of Chicago, we often heard ‘Go Irish!” But, as you all know, Prevost graduated from Villanova. So the Pope doesn’t take sides. Prevost has another opinion, but we won’t do that now.”
I may have overrated Villanova.
November 1, 2026 at 5:01 PM
I may have overrated Villanova.
Leo addresses Villanova vs. Notre Dame in Rome -
"Growing up on the South Side of Chicago, we often heard 'Go Irish!'"
(cheers)
"But as you know, Prevost graduated from Villanova!"
(cheers)
"The Pope doesn't take sides. Prevost has another opinion, but we won't do that now."
(cheers)
"Growing up on the South Side of Chicago, we often heard 'Go Irish!'"
(cheers)
"But as you know, Prevost graduated from Villanova!"
(cheers)
"The Pope doesn't take sides. Prevost has another opinion, but we won't do that now."
(cheers)
October 31, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Leo addresses Villanova vs. Notre Dame in Rome -
"Growing up on the South Side of Chicago, we often heard 'Go Irish!'"
(cheers)
"But as you know, Prevost graduated from Villanova!"
(cheers)
"The Pope doesn't take sides. Prevost has another opinion, but we won't do that now."
(cheers)
"Growing up on the South Side of Chicago, we often heard 'Go Irish!'"
(cheers)
"But as you know, Prevost graduated from Villanova!"
(cheers)
"The Pope doesn't take sides. Prevost has another opinion, but we won't do that now."
(cheers)
The most Catholic thing you can do is skip church to watch Notre Dame play Villanova.
November 1, 2026 at 2:52 PM
The most Catholic thing you can do is skip church to watch Notre Dame play Villanova.
Pope Leo tells Villanova and Notre Dame basketball teams that he is neutral, but ‘Prevost has another opinion’
Pope Leo tells Villanova and Notre Dame basketball teams that he is neutral, but ‘Prevost has another opinion’
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November 1, 2026 at 3:22 AM
Pope Leo tells Villanova and Notre Dame basketball teams that he is neutral, but ‘Prevost has another opinion’
Begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Villanova fan
November 2, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Villanova fan
Villanova had the pope’s support. Notre Dame swept the games in college hoops openers in Rome
Villanova had the pope’s support. Notre Dame swept the games in college hoops openers in Rome
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November 2, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Villanova had the pope’s support. Notre Dame swept the games in college hoops openers in Rome
NEW: Pope Leo XIV suggested on Saturday that he is rooting for Villanova over Notre Dame, but only in his personal capacity as Robert Prevost.
The future pope graduated from Villanova in 1977 with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics.
The future pope graduated from Villanova in 1977 with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics.
Pope Leo XIV Roots for Villanova Over Notre Dame, But Only as Robert Prevost
The first American pope keeps splitting himself in two. On Friday, the Vatican confirmed Robert Prevost had mailed his ballot home to Illinois.
www.thelettersfromleo.com
October 31, 2026 at 4:21 PM
NEW: Pope Leo XIV suggested on Saturday that he is rooting for Villanova over Notre Dame, but only in his personal capacity as Robert Prevost.
The future pope graduated from Villanova in 1977 with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics.
The future pope graduated from Villanova in 1977 with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics.
#PopeLeoXIV showed playful side while welcoming 7,000 Villanova and Notre Dame players, students, staff and fans to the Vatican on Saturday 🏀
He posed for photos, dribbled a basketball and joked about staying neutral before the teams’ season opener: “The pope doesn’t take sides.”
#SheShed
He posed for photos, dribbled a basketball and joked about staying neutral before the teams’ season opener: “The pope doesn’t take sides.”
#SheShed
November 1, 2026 at 4:04 PM
#PopeLeoXIV showed playful side while welcoming 7,000 Villanova and Notre Dame players, students, staff and fans to the Vatican on Saturday 🏀
He posed for photos, dribbled a basketball and joked about staying neutral before the teams’ season opener: “The pope doesn’t take sides.”
#SheShed
He posed for photos, dribbled a basketball and joked about staying neutral before the teams’ season opener: “The pope doesn’t take sides.”
#SheShed
Going to have to excommunicate Kevin Willard if Villanova blows this one
November 1, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Going to have to excommunicate Kevin Willard if Villanova blows this one
they were too afraid to compete with Notre Dame/Villanova in Rome and they’re right
November 1, 2026 at 1:39 PM
they were too afraid to compete with Notre Dame/Villanova in Rome and they’re right
Villanova had the pope’s support. Notre Dame swept the games in college hoops openers in Rome
Villanova had the pope’s support. Notre Dame swept the games in college hoops openers in Rome
www.chicagotribune.com
November 1, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Villanova had the pope’s support. Notre Dame swept the games in college hoops openers in Rome
NEW: Pope Leo XIV suggested on Saturday that he is rooting for Villanova over Notre Dame, but only in his personal capacity as Robert Prevost.
The future pope graduated from Villanova in 1977 with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics.
The future pope graduated from Villanova in 1977 with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics.
Pope Leo XIV Roots for Villanova Over Notre Dame, But Only as Robert Prevost
The first American pope keeps splitting himself in two. On Friday, the Vatican confirmed Robert Prevost had mailed his ballot home to Illinois.
www.thelettersfromleo.com
October 31, 2026 at 4:13 PM
NEW: Pope Leo XIV suggested on Saturday that he is rooting for Villanova over Notre Dame, but only in his personal capacity as Robert Prevost.
The future pope graduated from Villanova in 1977 with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics.
The future pope graduated from Villanova in 1977 with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics.
Villanova had the pope’s support. Notre Dame swept the games in college hoops openers in Rome
Villanova had the pope’s support. Notre Dame swept the games in college hoops openers in Rome
www.chicagotribune.com
November 2, 2026 at 6:34 AM
Villanova had the pope’s support. Notre Dame swept the games in college hoops openers in Rome
Pope Leo tells Villanova and Notre Dame basketball teams that he is neutral, but ‘Prevost has another opinion’
Pope Leo tells Villanova and Notre Dame basketball teams that he is neutral, but ‘Prevost has another opinion’
www.chicagotribune.com
October 31, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Pope Leo tells Villanova and Notre Dame basketball teams that he is neutral, but ‘Prevost has another opinion’
Way too much Jesus for me, personally, in this Notre Dame / Villanova tip-off classic.
November 1, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Way too much Jesus for me, personally, in this Notre Dame / Villanova tip-off classic.
Pope Leo tells Villanova and Notre Dame basketball teams that he is neutral, but ‘Prevost has another opinion’
Pope Leo tells Villanova and Notre Dame basketball teams that he is neutral, but ‘Prevost has another opinion’
www.chicagotribune.com
November 1, 2026 at 8:23 AM
Pope Leo tells Villanova and Notre Dame basketball teams that he is neutral, but ‘Prevost has another opinion’
Pope Leo XIV told Villanova and Notre Dame — in Rome for their season opener — that in matters of sport, the pontiff is neutral.
Then the pope, who was born Robert Prevost, said his former self might disagree.
“Prevost has another opinion, but we won’t do that now,” the Villanova alum said.
Then the pope, who was born Robert Prevost, said his former self might disagree.
“Prevost has another opinion, but we won’t do that now,” the Villanova alum said.
Pope Leo tells Villanova and Notre Dame basketball teams that he is neutral, but ‘Prevost has another opinion’
www.chicagotribune.com
November 1, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Pope Leo XIV told Villanova and Notre Dame — in Rome for their season opener — that in matters of sport, the pontiff is neutral.
Then the pope, who was born Robert Prevost, said his former self might disagree.
“Prevost has another opinion, but we won’t do that now,” the Villanova alum said.
Then the pope, who was born Robert Prevost, said his former self might disagree.
“Prevost has another opinion, but we won’t do that now,” the Villanova alum said.