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Villanova, Knicks and Pope Leo

New York Post on MSN · 6h

Knicks fans think fact that Pope Leo is a Villanova alum could mean end to NBA Championship drought

Some Knicks fans think the fact that Pope Leo is a Villanova alum — like the team’s stars Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Mikal Bridges — is divine intervention that will lead them

New York Daily News · 1d

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

After Thursday’s Conclave in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel, the world learned that the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, graduated from Villanova University, the basketball-obsessed school just outside Philadelphia, in 1977.

Philadelphia Inquirer on MSN · 1d

Could the new pope, a Villanova alumnus, speak at graduation next year? ‘Very funny,’ the pope responded.

The Rev. Peter M. Donohue, president of Villanova University, dashed off an email to the new pope shortly after his selection was announced Thursday. “I said congratulations. Maybe I could talk you into being next year’s commencement speaker?

18 International Front Pages Welcome Pope Leo XIV

New York Post · 7h

Pope Leo XIV’s impact on the college basketball betting market is real with Villanova wagers surging

According to a report from Ben Fawkes of Yahoo! Sports, money came pouring in on Villanova to win the 2025-26 national championship in the 24 hours after the Papal Conclave elected Robert Francis Prevost to become the next pope. Before he became Pope Leo XIV, Prevost was a Villanova Wildcat, graduating in 1977.

Yahoo Sports on MSN · 1d

How Pope Leo XIV is affecting the college basketball betting market

The election of a new pope is always a massive world news event, and Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost being elected as the first American pope — he'll go by Pope Leo XIV — is even more newsworthy. But usually part of the news coverage doesn't have to do with with the new pope's sports fandom or how he is impacting sports betting markets.

Daily Journal · 1d

Leo XIV, the 'Latin Yankee', to celebrate first mass as pope

Pope Leo XIV will celebrate mass Friday, the day after becoming the first US head of the Catholic Church, with the world watching for signs of what kind of pope

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Video shows Pope Leo at White Sox World Series game

A video of Pope Leo XIV at the 2005 World Series game between the White Sox and the Houston Astros emerged Saturday, ...

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From Villanova to the Vatican: Alma mater is floored it taught the 1st U.S. pope

Robert Prevost, now known as His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, graduated from Villanova with a Bachelor of Science in mathematics in ...

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Kentucky basketball roster 2025-26 update: Latest on Mark Pope's second UK team

Here is the latest as Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope adds players from the transfer portal, loses others to exhausted ...

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The new pope went to Villanova, and sports fans — even Jay Wright — have some thoughts

The first American pope has Big 5 and Big East roots, which is making some Philly basketball fans pretty proud.

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A White Sox fan dressed like Pope Leo and it was perfect

No, not the real pope. A fan decided to dress up like Pope Leo, who it turns out is a White Sox fan and NOT a Cubs die-hard.

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New pope gives Villanova University another reason to cheer

At midweek, the chaplain of Villanova University's basketball team cheered as one of his former star players led the New York ...

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NBA insider hilariously explains why the new Pope needs to bless the Chicago Bulls, and right now

In a hilarious moment on Friday’s “First Take,” ESPN NBA insider Brian Windhorst explained why, if the new Chicago-raised ...

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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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