Pope Leo XIV welcomed the Napoli team, joking about his preference for AS Roma and emphasizing the importance of sport

At the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV welcomed Serie A champions Napoli, led by Giovanni Di Lorenzo, after a triumphant parade through the city. Joking about his supposed affinity for AS Roma, the Pope emphasized that not everything in the press is true. Club president Aurelio De Laurentiis presented him with a signed jersey and the Pope praised the team spirit and educational value of the sport, concluding with his blessing for the players.