Pope Leo XIV loves hoops, especially Villanova hoops. He's also taken an interest in the "Nova Knicks." And it's likely that he'll still follow his teams while he serves as the pope. - ThreadSky

theathletic.bsky.social • 24 days ago

Pope Leo XIV loves hoops, especially Villanova hoops. He's also taken an interest in the "Nova Knicks."

And it's likely that he'll still follow his teams while he serves as the pope.

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knightswan267.bsky.social•23 days ago

So?

dissolutionbliss.bsky.social•23 days ago

paulegriffithjr.bsky.social•24 days ago

You know the pope has seen & absolutely loves that video of him coming out to the Bulls walkout music. He’s spent all day showing it to every cardinal he can corner, but only like 4 of them get it. You know, because most of them have no idea who the Chicago Bulls are.

americanleshy.bsky.social•24 days ago

I think most of them know who Michael Jordan is.

bobby-makalieri.bsky.social•24 days ago

They 100% do. I think every person on earth knows who Michael Jordan is. That's not even an exaggeration

knicks505.bsky.social•24 days ago

God's plan

wigpowder.bsky.social•24 days ago

JPII was a Liverpool fan so.

jsplace.bsky.social•23 days ago

He’s still Bob the Pope Leo XIV

therealrubgarza.bsky.social•24 days ago

Yes.

sfnativeboy.bsky.social•24 days ago

If he gives papal blessings at Bears games, I’m gonna fucking lose it

badger-in-mn.bsky.social•23 days ago

Really couldn't give a fuck what team this cult leader likes.

5thquartersports.com•24 days ago

He who makes the first bucket shall turn them the other cheek, also.

dissolutionbliss.bsky.social•23 days ago

Lol rival teams gonna be calling up Eastern Orthodox bishops tryna cash in on that schism rivalry blessings.

ztepzek.bsky.social•24 days ago

So can we chalk Knicks success against Celtics up to divine intervention?

kmykadeschain.bsky.social•24 days ago

Nah, it's still a Knick thing, just another famous fan.

fluffy-uranus.bsky.social•24 days ago

Dolan will throw him out of the Garden because of his big hat

radiobill.bsky.social•24 days ago

Dude almost makes me wish I was catholic

tikatoo14.bsky.social•23 days ago

Me too, Pope Leo. Loving the playoffs even though my fave team is not competing.

larryleclair.bsky.social•24 days ago

Pope Leo knows the meaning of prayer. He's a White Sox fan.

dissolutionbliss.bsky.social•23 days ago

"Okay fine I'll take the job just please let the Sox win the Series."

meatballmom1.bsky.social•23 days ago

Wildcats 💙💪🏼

hdcummins.bsky.social•23 days ago

But what are his thoughts on the Chicago Sky?

suzprior.bsky.social•22 days ago

Please find out if he is a fan of Notre Dame football, as most Chicago Catholics are.

theathletic.bsky.social•24 days ago

A sports fan, a Wordle player, a cook, and now the pope.

Learn more about Robert Prevost, aka Pope Leo XIV:
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6345156/2025/05/09/pope-leo-xiv-villanova-chicago/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky

mylenemoreno.bsky.social•24 days ago

Not just a fan. He has a tennis avocation like the best of us. 😝

bluejohnoh.bsky.social•23 days ago

blacksnakemo.bsky.social•24 days ago

This is not what I needed to see before game 3

getinformed23.bsky.social•23 days ago

LOL! But what an excuse if the green can't pull it out. I suppose we can toss a bone to the new Pontiff. 😂

ndisthatu.bsky.social•23 days ago

Fucking best Pope ever

marlap1003.bsky.social•23 days ago

He’s got to be a Bulls fan, too!

getinformed23.bsky.social•23 days ago

No wonder the Celtics didn't have a chance. Hard to go against God's will. In this rare circumstance, only this year, as a Celtics fan, I'll cut the Pontiff some slack here. If the Knicks win, it's one for the Pontiff.