The election of the first ever American to the papacy is giving New York Knicks fans feelings ... Frank Isola on X. Another Knicks account posted, 'The new Pope, Leo XIV, is a Villanova graduate.

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 ...

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost is now Pope Leo XIV. He is the first American Pope. New York Knicks fans are excited. An old tweet resurfaced. It showed Pope Leo XIV supporting Villanova ...

Some even scoured Pope Leo XIV’s X account ... Mikal Bridges #25 and Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks high five during the game against the Boston Celtics during Round 2 Game 2 of ...

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.

The Chicago-born missionary, who took the name Leo XIV ... The election of the new pope coincides with a trio of former Villanova players leading the New York Knicks on an NBA playoff run.

The Chicago-born missionary, who took the name Leo XIV, attended Villanova University near Philadelphia, where he received a Bachelor of Science in 1977. The Knicks ... and the new pope can ...

One New York Knicks fan was spotted dressed as Pope Leo outside of Madison Square Garden in a Jalen Brunson jersey, with the shock connection being the two well-known men being affiliated with ...

(Vatican Media via AP) Newly elected Pope Leo XIV appears at the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, Thursday, May 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson ...