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Pope Leo XIV poses with visitors from Villanova University at the Vatican, Oct. 31, 2026. The Holy Father met with delegations from both Villanova and the University of Notre Dame ahead of the "Eternal City Tip-Off" taking place in Rome. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV welcomes thousands from Notre Dame, Villanova to Vatican ahead of historic game

The pope met with basketball teams, students, and fans from both universities ahead of Sunday’s Eternal City Tip-Off

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