VILLANOVA POPE!!! TMZSports.com
The Catholic Church has a new Pope, and not only is Leo XIV the first American to occupy the position, he's also a Villanova alum ... and one former star hooper is hoping the Holy Father can find some time to return to campus for a basketball game!
TMZ Sports spoke with NCAA Tourney hero Kris Jenkins shortly after conclave ended ... and we asked him about the Pope's Nova roots.
Launch Gallery Launch Gallery Getty/Shutterstock"These East Lancaster bullies have been creeping out a lot these past couple days," Kris said.