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.

On Thursday, Robert Prevost of the United States was named Pope Leo XIV after the recent passing of Pope Francis, and Knicks fans were quick to find ways to connect this news to New York's chances ...

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 ...

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.

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 ... 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 ...

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 ...

(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 ...