The Harlem Globetrotters just took their legendary ball-handling skills to the highest court of all: the Vatican. In a viral clip shared by NBC News, team members were seen meeting with Pope Leo XIV!
The Globetrotters officially named the Pope an Honorary Harlem Globetrotter, presenting him with a custom jersey featuring “Pope Francis.”
The highlight of the visit featured the players teaching him how to spin a red, white, and blue basketball on his finger. It’s a full-circle moment for the team, which has a long history of visiting the Vatican to promote their message of global goodwill and sportsmanship.
@nbcnews The Harlem Globetrotters taught Pope Leo XIV how to spin a basketball on his finger and presented him with a jersey.
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