Pope Leo XIV was beamed onto the stadia at Rome’s Foro Italico, where the crowds at the Italian Open turned their attention from the tennis to cheer. Yes, tennis is his sport. “I consider myself quite the amateur tennis player.” Read: www.nytimes.com/athletic/634... - ThreadSky

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theathletic.bsky.social • 39 days ago

Pope Leo XIV was beamed onto the stadia at Rome’s Foro Italico, where the crowds at the Italian Open turned their attention from the tennis to cheer.

Yes, tennis is his sport.

“I consider myself quite the amateur tennis player.”

Read: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6344149/2025/05/10/pope-leo-xiv-vatican-city-tennis-court/?source=bsky_hq

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missharpylady.bsky.social•39 days ago

Despite the shit state of things here in the states, learning small things about our new pope gives me warmth and comfort.

The peace of mind when someone fit for the job is placed. A silent trust that promises to nurture rather than harm.

It’s a very healing thing. Bendiciones, Pope Leo 14 🦁