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Pope Leo XIV Teases College Basketball Allegiance for Villanova-Notre Dame Game

Pope Leo XIV Teases College Basketball Allegiance for Villanova-Notre Dame Game
World Sports · 06:38:04 - Monday, 2 November 2026

Pope Leo XIV has playfully teased his allegiance ahead of the upcoming college basketball game between Villanova University and the University of Notre Dame.

The pontiff made the comments during a public appearance on Saturday, October 31, 2026, adding an unusual dimension to the buildup for the highly anticipated matchup.

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