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These Villanova students were Vatican interns when the pope died
For these three students from Villanova University who were working at the Vatican, the death of Pope Francis was a learning experience ...
Villanova University Reacts to Pope Leo XIV’s Election as Pontiff
Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, graduated from Villanova in 1977 with a degree in mathematics. “What a proud and ...
A Shocked Villanova Celebrates One of Its Own in New Pope
The Pennsylvania university best known for its basketball program has a new most famous alumnus in Pope Leo XIV.
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Villanova students take break from finals to celebrate the selection of Pope Leo XIV, class of ‘77
Students were surprised an American — especially a Villanova grad — was chosen as the next pope. Some hope he’ll be their ...
Pope's local connections invoke excitement, inspiration among Villanova students
Students at Villanova University are thinking about how the new leader of the Catholic Church spent time in the same places ...
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At his former US university, the new pope is just 'Bob'
The idyllic campus of Villanova University is ecstatic since the election of American Robert Prevost to the highest seat of ...
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A Shocked Villanova Celebrates One of Its Own in New Pope
The Villanova University community erupted in celebration ... there was also recognition that given Pope Leo XIV's deep experience in the Vatican and close relationship with Francis, he was ...