Knicks fans celebrate Pope Leo XIV's Villanova ties 01:36. New York Knicks fans are rejoicing after the election of Pope Leo XIV who, like three of the team's star players, attended Villanova ...

With their team up 2-0 on the Celtics, Knicks fans are fired up. But after learning of the new pope Leo XIV's Villanova ties, they believe something special is going on in the 2025 NBA playoffs.

New York has gotten off to a 2-0 series lead with both wins including a 20-point comeback. Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau had a different thought on the matter. "Now they can be forgiven for their ...

Pope Leo XIV is marking a feast day as the Vatican launches a new campaign to boost donations from the faithful. Leo ...

But New York fans have now taken this to a new level, comparing the Knicks to the new Pope who was just named. Pope Leo XIV was named to be the next Pope on Thursday after a few days of deliberation.

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the new Pope, taking the title Pope Leo XIV.Interestingly, New York Knicks fans have found a surprising connection with the new Pope — one ...

The election of Pope Leo XIV coincides with a trio of former Villanova players — Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Mikal Bridges — leading the Knicks on a playoff run.

There is little doubt which franchise Pope Leo XIV is backing in the 2025 NBA playoffs: the New York Knicks. Skip to main content; ... taking the name Pope Leo XIV.

Bizarre reason New York Knicks fans are celebrating the selection of Pope Leo XIV. READ MORE: NFL weights on on Robert Prevost's election as the new pope By JAKE FENNER. Published: 14:52 EDT, 8 ...

New York Knicks fans are rejoicing after the election of Pope Leo XIV who, like three of the team's star players, attended Villanova University. The Knicks have a 2-0 series lead against the ...

Pope Leo XIV brings hope to Chicago sports fans, and the Knicks for their Villanova ties. Fans bring up ‘Hail Marys’ at Bears games as Pope Leo XIV takes charge at the Vatican ...

New York has gotten off to a 2-0 series lead with both wins including a 20-point comeback. Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau had a different thought on the matter. "Now they can be forgiven for their ...