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Pope Leo meets delegations from the University of Notre Dame and Villanova University at the Vatican on Saturday, October 31, ahead of the teams' opening games of the US college basketball season in Rome. The pontiff, a Villanova graduate, welcomes representatives of both universities before a men's and women's basketball double-header inspired in part by him. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 1100 GMT. The event brings together the two university delegations ahead of their season-opening games in the Italian capital. Pope Leo, Pope Leo XIV, Pope Leo Vatican, Pope Leo meets basketball teams, Notre Dame, University of Notre Dame, Villanova, Villanova University, Notre Dame basketball, Villanova basketball, college basketball, US college basketball, college basketball season, basketball Rome, Rome basketball games, Vatican City, Pope Leo meeting, Notre Dame Vatican visit, Villanova Vatican visit, Pope Leo Villanova, Villanova graduate Pope, men's college basketball, women's college basketball, #PopeLeo #PopeLeoXIV #Vatican #VaticanCity #NotreDame #Villanova #CollegeBasketball #Basketball #Rome #RomeBasketball #NCAABasketball #MensBasketball #WomensBasketball #SeasonOpener #BasketballDoubleHeader #PopeLeoVatican #NotreDameBasketball #VillanovaBasketball #SportsNews #worldnewshindi LIVE: Pope Leo Welcomes Notre Dame and Villanova Teams to Vatican | GBS News | AK1C USN: ADOWNOWM0 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The world moves fast. We help you make sense of it. Welcome to Global Broadcasting Service (GBS News) — your trusted source for breaking international news, in-depth analysis, and the stories shaping our world. We deliver accurate, timely, and unbiased coverage of global events, helping you understand not just what's happening, but why it matters. From geopolitical developments and international diplomacy to business, technology, climate, and human stories, GBS News brings the world's biggest headlines into clear perspective. What you'll find on GBS News: 🌍 Breaking international news and live updates 📰 Global politics and geopolitical analysis 📈 Business, economy, and financial developments 🤝 International diplomacy and world affairs 💡 Technology, science, and innovation 🌱 Climate, environment, and sustainability 🎥 Press conferences, speeches, interviews, and special reports 👥 Human stories from around the world Our mission is to deliver journalism that is factual, balanced, and accessible—empowering audiences with the context they need to understand an ever-changing world. Subscribe to GBS News and stay informed with reliable global journalism, every day.