Cardinal Robert Prevost was just elected as the first American pope in history. And perhaps even more notably, he's also a Villanova alum.
Could this be a game-changer for the Big East?
SEC. It just means more.
ACC. ACComplish Greatness.
Big Ten. Dream Big.
Big East. Basketball is our religion. ;D
Very cool on many factors. May God bless Pope Leo XIV.
He also grew up in Dolton, Il. (a South suburb of Chicago) and was part of St. Mary of the Assumption Parish.
Quote from: K1 Lover on Today at 01:01:51 PMCardinal Robert Prevost was just elected as the first American pope in history. And perhaps even more notably, he's also a Villanova alum.
Could this be a game-changer for the Big East?
Just widens the gap between Creighton and Marquette, imo
Did they get him in the portal? That's the only way you get someone who's any good.
Quote from: K1 Lover on Today at 01:01:51 PMCardinal Robert Prevost was just elected as the first American pope in history. And perhaps even more notably, he's also a Villanova alum.
Could this be a game-changer for the Big East?
Doubt it. He has his Doctorate from the Vatican, and lived in Peru as long as he lived in US., and is a citizen pf Peru, also. Could be a game changer for the Peruvian soccer team.
Villanova alum makes Pope. -- Hang a banner!
Was passing by Vatican when smoke came. Got as close as entrance. Leaving area was more problematic. Felt like we were in pamplona running w bulls
Cubs and Bears fan, as well. Excellent choice.
Unfortunately, the Bulls are beyond saving.
I'd like it better if he was true to his roots and a Sox fan, but we get dissed again..
Quote from: Warriors4ever on Today at 02:58:04 PMI'd like it better if he was true to his roots and a Sox fan, but we get dissed again..
If he was a Sox fan, he would have taken the name of Jude-patron saint of hopeless cases.
Pope Leo for Leo Durocher.
https://wgntv.com/news/pope-leo/robert-prevost-pope-leo-xiv-chicago-cubs-sox/amp/
His brother says White Sox!
With this, it is written in the heavens that the Knicks will sweep the Celtics.
Jay Bee (NSB)?
(No Superbar?)
Great topic for the Al board.
People from Chicago usually hate the Cardinals.