The election of the first ever American to the papacy is giving New York Knicks fans feelings of divine right ahead of the rest of the NBA playoffs.

Cardinal Robert Prevost's election as pope is giving Knicks fans a boost. He's the first American pontiff and, like Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Mikal Bridges, went to 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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Like many who feel a connection with the new pope, Rabbi Joseph Schultz believes his familiarity with sports can help bring ...

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.