Posted inChurch in Europe, Culture Villanova had the pope’s support. Notre Dame swept the games in college hoops openers in Rome By Andrew Dampf, Associated PressNovember 2, 2026November 2, 2026
Posted inNews Analysis Pope’s ballot casting raises real questions by Christopher R. Altieri November 1, 2026November 8, 2026
Posted inVatican Pope Leo tells Villanova and Notre Dame basketball teams he is neutral. Prevost has other ideas by Nicole Winfield, Associated PressOctober 31, 2026November 5, 2026
Posted inVatican It’s much more than just a hoop and a prayer for Notre Dame and Villanova chaplains in Rome by Andrew Dampf October 31, 2026October 31, 2026
Posted inChurch in the US Bill Raftery might have ‘a little kiss’ for the pope’s ring at college hoops season opener in Rome by Andrew Dampf, Associated PressOctober 29, 2026October 29, 2026
Posted inChurch in the US Ahead of Rome tipoff, basketball powerhouse Villanova embraces ‘Pope Leo effect’ by Tiffany Stanley, Associated Press October 28, 2026November 4, 2026
Posted inVatican Villanova relies on ‘power of the pope’ going into Rome doubleheader against Notre Dame by Dan Gelston, Associated PressOctober 28, 2026October 28, 2026
Posted inVatican Pope Leo’s alma mater Villanova traveling to Rome for hoops doubleheader vs. Notre Dame by Andrew Dampf and Associated Press October 21, 2026October 21, 2026
Posted inChurch in the US From March Madness miracles to a season opener in Rome: The story of Catholic college hoops by David Crary October 16, 2026October 19, 2026
Posted inChurch in the US Catholic schools Notre Dame, Villanova to open hoops season in Rome with men’s-women’s doubleheader by Associated Press April 17, 2026
