@todayshow: Villanova and Notre Dame traveled more than 4,000 miles to kickoff their basketball season in Rome, united by their faith and Villanova alum Pope Leo XIV. The pontiff, who watched the showdown, joked that he would not take sides and rooted for both teams. NBC's Anne Thompson reports for TODAY from Vatican City.

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Slaydayqueen :

Imagine saying my mom went to school with the pope…. What a flex!

2026-11-02 21:13:39

cornflakegirl73 :

My favorite Pope ever!

2026-11-02 21:45:55

user1544153683694 :

Wee

2026-11-02 20:55:09

UnimatrixZero :

I get dressing respectfully to meet His Holiness, but women always look like they’re in mourning in all black

2026-11-02 17:21:35

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2026-11-02 21:23:51

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