Pope Francis Has Simple Request For Patriots Vs. Falcons Super Bowl LI

by Marcus Kwesi O'Mard | Feb 5, 2017 | 1 Min Read

Pope Francis might not be the biggest football fan on Earth, but he’s aware of the biggest game on the planet.

The head of the Catholic church delivered a special message Sunday ahead of Super Bowl LI. In it, Pope Francis invoked the sports’ highest ideals in calling for peace and solidarity around the world.

He makes a solid point.

Now let the game begin.

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Marcus Kwesi O'Mard

Co-host of the NESN Soccer Podcast and has been NESN.com's lead soccer writer and editor since 2011. Bostonian.

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