Pope Leo Helps Tip Off College Basketball Season in Rome

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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