Knicks fans celebrate Pope Leo XIV's Villanova ties 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.

With their team up 2-0 on the Celtics, Knicks fans are fired up. But after learning of the new pope Leo XIV's Villanova ties, they believe something special is going on in the 2025 NBA playoffs.

New York has gotten off to a 2-0 series lead with both wins including a 20-point comeback. Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau had a different thought on the matter.

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.

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the new Pope, taking the title Pope Leo XIV. Interestingly, New York Knicks fans have found a surprising connection with the new Pope — one ...

The election of Pope Leo XIV coincides with a trio of former Villanova players — Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Mikal Bridges — leading the Knicks on a playoff run.

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There is little doubt which franchise Pope Leo XIV is backing in the 2025 NBA playoffs: the New York Knicks.

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.

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.

New York has gotten off to a 2-0 series lead with both wins including a 20-point comeback. Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau had a different thought on the matter.