During a papal audience with 6,000 fans, alumni and athletes the day before game day, Pope Leo dribbled a golden basketball in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall.
Women’s basketball
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Notre Dame vs. Villanova in Rome: When Catholic loyalties collide, who gets the cheers?
by John Knebelsby John KnebelsFor Catholic basketball fans, an upcoming contest between Notre Dame and Villanova in the Eternal City might present something of a spiritual dilemma.
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Catholic hoops at the highest level take over this year’s March Madness
by John Knebelsby John KnebelsCatholic universities have quietly taken over March Madness, blending history, talent, and coaching that shapes every game into an unpredictable contest.
