On Wednesday, Pope Leo XIV appeared to endorse the New York Knicks during a parade in the Vatican, responding to a fan’s shout of “Pope Leo, go Knicks!” with a thumbs-up, which quickly went viral. The Knicks are currently enjoying an 11-game winning streak and are just four wins away from their first championship since 1973. Former Villanova coach Jay Wright, who has ties to Knicks players Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart, shared the clip online. As the Knicks await the start of the NBA Finals on June 3, the Pope’s apparent support adds to the excitement surrounding the team.
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