Anything is possible in college hoops when you have a sports-loving Pope.
Villanova basketball will open next season overseas, with both the men’s and women’s teams set to tip off 2026–27 in Rome against Notre Dame in a duel of Catholic schools.
The Pope’s attendance became the immediate topic of discussion, since Pope Leo XIV holds a degree from Villanova University.
Now, the online discourse has shifted to whether or not Pope Leo XIV will attend the game.
Will Villanova’s most famous alumnus make a divine appearance in Rome to cheer on the Wildcats?
