Pope Leo XIV Meets Basketball Teams in Rome, Declares ‘Neutrality’
Pope Leo XIV met with the Villanova and Notre Dame men's and women's basketball teams in Rome for their season opener, humorously stating his neutrality in their upcoming game while hinting his former self, Robert Prevost, might have a different…
Corpus Christi, TX, October 31, 2026 —
Pope Leo XIV recently met with members of the Villanova and Notre Dame men’s and women’s basketball teams in Rome. The gathering took place in anticipation of the teams’ season opener, which is scheduled to be played in the Eternal City.
During the encounter, Pope Leo XIV made a lighthearted remark regarding his position on the upcoming collegiate basketball game. He humorously stated his neutrality concerning which team would emerge victorious. However, he also alluded to his previous identity, Robert Prevost, suggesting that his former self might have held a different perspective on the matter.
The meeting highlights a unique intersection of sports and religious leadership, as the teams engaged with the Pontiff in Rome. The specific date of the season opener and further details regarding the teams’ activities in Rome were not provided in the summary.
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